| Electrical Harness Design
About the Client
The client is a leading manufacturer of small business aircraft.
Business Challenge
The requirement was to design and develop electrical harnesses for aircraft systems based on sketches and routing considerations.
How did we help?
This job was accomplished using software tools (UG NX5) and geometric models of the aircraft. This task was carried out by engineers having field experience in electrical harness routings and associated components. 3D models were developed to assist in routing of harnesses and 2D models were developed to create drawings for manufacturing. Special attention was paid to EMI/EMC and grounding requirements. Component selection (cables, connectors, clamps, splices, terminal blocks), electro-magnetic shielding, number labeling were included as part of harness development. The team was well versed in the standards applicable to aircraft harness development.
Benefits Accrued
The productivity improved significantly because of the use of software tools and digital mock up of the aircraft. It was possible to develop optimum harness routing using the digital mock up. No physical prototype of the aircraft was required thereby reducing cost and development time. |
