Optimization of Manufacturing Process of Booster Rocket to Reduce the Cost

Abstract

The spacecraft is launched into earth orbit or beyond with the help of boosters. After entering into earth orbit, the booster leaves the spacecraft and falls back into the earth after reaching a point called as booster engine cut-off (BECO). The spacecraft continues flight after leaving the booster with upper stage engines. Some of the boosters are recovered, reconstructed and reused. The boosters used for space shuttle are recovered and reused. This project deals with the 3D modelling and fixture design for booster rocket using NX-CAD software. This project also deals with development of manufacturing process plan of missile component (Booster Rocket used in missile) using CAM software (NX 7.5) which is exclusively used to generate part program by feeding the geometry of the component and defining the proper tool path and thus transferring the generated part program to the required CNC machine with the help of DNC lines. The operator thus executes the program with suitable requirements.

Keywords: CAM software, NX-CAD, CNC machining, proper tool path, booster engine

Cite this Article

Bommisetty Manikantesh, Niranjana SJ. Optimization of Manufacturing Process of Booster Rocket to Reduce the Cost. Research & Reviews: Journal of Space Science & Technology. 2018; 7(1):         24–34p.