Design Exploration: Choosing the Best Manufacturing Method for an Aircraft Bracket
Therefore, they must constantly seek the optimal balance between performance (weight and structural integrity), cost, and production scalability to determine the best approach for part development. However, traditional design processes often involve time-consuming iterations between design and manufacturing teams, leading to inefficiencies and delays.
In this case study, Potez Aéronautique leveraged Cognitive Design to accelerate design exploration for an aircraft structural bracket, comparing Additive Manufacturing (AM) and CNC Machining. By embedding Topology Optimization, Simulation-Driven Design (SDD), and Manufacturing-Driven Design (MDD) into a single parametric workflow, the team evaluated both manufacturing routes in parallel, each constrained by its specific DFM rules from the first iteration. The result: a 28% weight reduction on the AM variant and a production-ready CNC geometry, both delivered within 3 days of concept work versus the 3 weeks previously required.
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