Automated Rotor Blade Stripping System

Project Number (JTEG Assigned) NA-08-0001
Project Title Automated Rotor Blade Stripping System
Service NAVAIR
Command CHYPT
Implementation Depot CHYPT
Project Lead Ben Thompson 252-464-9985
TI Goals Supported Reduced damage, more ergonomic, chromate exposure
Focus Area Composites and NMM (Non-metal materials)
Platform General Aircraft
Platform Specific
Implemented Technology Robotic arm
Problem Definition Hand sanding time consuming, hard on workers
Proposed Solution Automated system
Expected Result Less damage to parts, fewer lost days to injury
Benefits Reduce scrap and rework.
Unfunded Requirement No
Start FY FY08
Completion Date  
WIP Yes
Implemented No
Comments System installed for prototype