Aerospace - Lean Manufacturing Assembly Carts

A major Aerospace manufacturer contacted Blue Arc to provide a solution for a new lean manufacturing assembly cell. The application was to assemble jet engines on a portable engine stand that would improve operator ergonomics while also supporting the lean manufacturing initiatives of the project. Design requirements for this project included the ability to change the elevation of the engine during different assembly processes, rotate the engine for access and assembly, and provide a stable stationary solution to allow for proper installation of fasteners.

Blue Arc was able to meet with the customer team on many occasions to understand all of the facets and intricacies of their assembly process. From this we were able to produce a portable engine stand with a self contained electrical control system that net all the goals of the team. The cart has an electrically driven vertical mast that achieves the objective of vertical travel. A fixture is attached to this mast that is electric motor driven to allow for the rotation of the engine. The stable engineering platform was achieved with four lifting legs that would raise the cart off the floor and lock it in place.