XaeroR35
Mechanical
- Jun 3, 2010
- 18
I am not sure if this is the right forum for this topic, but it seems like a good place to start.
Each product we make gets a 200-300 page Word document describing how to assemble and test it. These are step-by-step instructions with pictures, sign offs, torque tables, warnings, etc.
I am trying to find a software based solution to make this process easier. It can take 4-5 months to write a new document, get it reviewed, approved and released.
Basically we want a software driven assembly and testing tool that will allow us to modularize our procedures. I want to do away with the printed out instructions and move to a PC-based setup where the operator will input values such as applied torques, pressure test results, etc.. and sign off digitally.
I know things like this exist. We used something similar when I was at Lockheed but since I didn't work directly with it I didn't pick up the name of it.
Any idea where to begin my journey?
Each product we make gets a 200-300 page Word document describing how to assemble and test it. These are step-by-step instructions with pictures, sign offs, torque tables, warnings, etc.
I am trying to find a software based solution to make this process easier. It can take 4-5 months to write a new document, get it reviewed, approved and released.
Basically we want a software driven assembly and testing tool that will allow us to modularize our procedures. I want to do away with the printed out instructions and move to a PC-based setup where the operator will input values such as applied torques, pressure test results, etc.. and sign off digitally.
I know things like this exist. We used something similar when I was at Lockheed but since I didn't work directly with it I didn't pick up the name of it.
Any idea where to begin my journey?