Projected Work Instructions on the F-35 Lightning

This video shows how ProjectionWorks is helping Northrop Grumman assemble the F-35. The introduction of this installation into the F-35 program is expected to save over $100 million over the life of the program.
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[@timeis247]

That is the coolest thing I've seen. I was a heavy Structures mechanic for Boeing for 6 years, this would have been so awesome on some skin laps.

[@WangJR]

you are right. but according to a paper which I read recently, it says that boeing has used this tech in 777x Wing

[@timeis247]

@@WangJR I've never worked on the 777x.

[@ronjon7942]

Amazing idea. Nice work.

[@rocks4350]

Nope three different kind of aircraft,different hardware.operators got to be diligent.I doubt it’s still in use.

[@connermini9390]

But I think the most important thing is those highly skilled workers.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Seems like robots could be used to install the fasteners, which will help further keep the costs down and increase output and efficiency. I am sure they’re already planning it.

[@sferrin2]

Unless you need access to both sides of the fastener. (Hi-loks, Hi-lites, etc.)

[@tomblah]

3:13 a bonus F-35!

[@ximenoworks]

More cost cutting would be to eliminate unnecessary radius blocks and the prep that goes with it.

[@dariodigiorgio1584]

Ofc some of them seems really useless

[@Colicab83]

Then do your job, talk to your lead, have them get with Eng Liason and have them omitted. As long as you can prove on multiple shipsets that they serve no function other than to extend the process of installation. Aaaand you just might get a cash incentive.

[@ximenoworks]

@@Colicab83 Not going to happen. They will not listen. They will not do anything and for the cash incentive its simply not worth it. Besides I'm not on that program anymore. MDC had a great incentive. One person created a V shape device that goes onto a finger that allows you to easily hold onto a MS nut. That guy got 10 thousand dollars of MDC stock and the tool is a company tool now. in Boeing.

[@93hothead]

very cool for manufacturers

[@Beadfishing]

Nice, you could use that technology to project a UFO

[@jimbrennan7175]

wow

[@edlubitz2968]

I cant believe that this plane milked tax payers for almost 20 years,

[@luiso2596]

Sadly he is a horrible fighter

[@LRRPFco52]

Has been defeating F-22A in large force exercises since 2017. Next slide...