A pre-assembly analysis technology of aircraft components based on measured data

Abstract Compared with the traditional assembly simulation based on theoretical models, this paper proposes a new pre-assembly analysis method of aircraft components based on measured data. Specifically, before the actual assembly of the product, digital measurement methods are used to obtain the measured data of the target features of the manufactured parts. Subsequently, the measured data is processed and reconstructed to obtain the actual geometric shape of the part, based on which the product is pre-assembled and analyzed to evaluate the assembly quality in advance. Finally, according to the analysis results, the assembly process is adjusted in time to reduce assembly trial and error and improve assembly quality and efficiency. This article systematically introduces the implementation process of the method, which is illustrated through two cases study on aircraft wing box assembly process. Experimental results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of this proposed method for assembly of large aircraft components.