Laser projection in the aircraft and boat building industry
SL Laser has established itself as the number one supplier for the work with laser projection among the leading aerospace manufacturers in Europe.. On the one hand, the precision, reliability and ease of use of the laser projectors are highly valued. On the other hand, the specific adaptations to the software and applications that we carry out at the request of the customer score highly. The same applies to boatbuilding. In addition, it is the measurement systems that simplify the collection of the necessary measurement data, even in narrow and curved spaces.
Advantages for the aviation industry and boatbuilding
Precise projection reduces assembly errors in aircraft construction and considerably simplifies quality assurance
In boat building, the ProDirector’s projection enables error-free positioning and fastening of material layers
In aircraft construction, error-prone transfers with templates are no longer necessary and allow a direct 1:1 projection
The ProCollector L revolutionizes measuring in boat building. It captures precise 3D coordinates even in difficult areas
TYPICAL AREAS OF APPLICATION FOR OUR LASERS IN AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION AND BOAT BUILDING
In aircraft construction, SL Laser projectors are used for composite materials as well as in assembly. Here, a large number of brackets, clamps, screws and switches have to be drilled and assembled with the utmost precision. You will love the use of projection in quality assurance, which can be carried out seamlessly in the next work step. In boatbuilding, error-free positioning and fastening is important. This is made possible by the display and precise projection of the individual layers, their geometry and dimensions. The compact design of the ProDirector 7 allows contours and assembly parts to be displayed in confined spaces.
Further information on the application in aircraft and boat construction
ProDirector 7 in the aerospace industry The system consisting of ProDirector 7 and SL3D software is specially tailored to the needs of the aerospace industry. In the production of composite materials, for example in the layup process, lasers show the exact position of each layer under software control. This is essential in the production of aircraft fuselages or wing components. This precision is essential for processing the complex geometry of the components. The engineers appreciate the integration of multi-projector systems with multitooling, the user-friendly operation and the complete process documentation required for the prescribed quality control.
Projection lasers & positioning lasers in the wind power industry The ProDirector 7 is used in the production of rotor blades for wind turbines. The precise projection, even from a great height, facilitates the joining of carbon fiber mats. The projection makes it possible to attach brackets, drill holes and markings. The parts can be precisely aligned when assembling the rotor blades. The ProDirector is indispensable in quality assurance and when measuring and assembling other subsystems. During repairs, laser projectors mark the damaged areas and enable more efficient repair processes. Our software is optimally adapted to the needs of manufacturers.
תוכנה מיוחדת לעיבוד שכבות עיבוד חומרים מרוכבים כרוך תמיד ביישור השכבות. תוכנת SL3D עבור ProDirector 7 משלימה באופן אידיאלי את תוכנת SL Assembly. פונקציי ת הסריקה מזהה בצורה חכמה גיאומטריות זהות. אלה מאוחסנות בספרייה שבה הן מומרות לסמלים הניתנים להקרנה. אם ברצונך להציג רכיבים ספציפיים של החלקים, תוכנת ההרכבה יכולה לבחור ולייצא את קווי המתאר בנפרד. לאחר מכן ניתן לבצע את ההקרנה וההרכבה שלב אחר שלב.
Further information on the application in aircraft and boat construction
Measuring components in boatbuilding with the ProCollector L Measuring curved spaces using traditional measuring methods is challenging and prone to errors. These errors often only become apparent during final assembly – but are then costly. The ProCollector L is ideal for collecting measurement data in boatbuilding. Everything that is visible from the installation site can be recorded in 3D coordinates. The ProCollector L is then easily moved and completes the measurement from a different perspective. The measurement data is then saved in a standard CAD format. They are then immediately available for further processing with a PC-based CAD package.
The SL3D software in aircraft construction SL3D software eliminates the need to transfer spatial coordinates to paper documents and templates. The error-prone transfers to other dimensions are no longer necessary thanks to the import of 3D CAD data. The 1:1 projection enables smooth quality assurance and documentation, which significantly reduces all work and contributes to lower costs. The surface of a holder can be projected onto the fuselage and the holder can then be assembled. For quality control purposes, a distinctive contour is projected onto the visible surface of the mounted holder and used to check the position.
Special software for layer processing The processing of composite materials always involves the alignment of the layers. The SL3D software for the ProDirector 7 is ideally complemented by the SL Assembly software. The scan function intelligently recognizes identical geometries. These are stored in a library where they are converted into projectable symbols. If you want to display specific components of the parts, the assembly software can select and export the contours individually. Then the step-by-step projection and assembly can take place.