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http://dx.doi.org/10.11627/jksie.2022.45.4.008

Incremental Analysis for Introduction of Advanced Robotic Laser Coating Removal System for Depainting of Fighter Jets  

Chang Young Lee (Operational Innovation Group, Security Management Institute)
Jong Hun Park (Department of Business Administration, Daegu Catholic University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering / v.45, no.4, 2022 , pp. 8-20 More about this Journal
Abstract
The paint removal of fighter jets is just as important as the painting, because perfect paint removal ensures the quality of the exterior painting on the aircraft. However, the current conditions for paint removal work of the ROKAF's are poor. It is identified that the painting process currently implemented by the ROKAF is not only exposed to harmful compounds such as harmful dust and hexavalent chromium, but also consumes a lot of water. Thus, the introduction of advanced facility is considered. This study compares the fighter jets painting removal process currently applied by the Korean Air Force with the improved laser coating removal process of the US Air Force, and conducts an incremental analysis to perform economic analysis for the introduction of advanced facility. Four scenarios were envisioned on the premise of an increase in the number of fighters in the future, incremental analysis shows that laser coating removal method is advantageous in all scenarios. In addition, it is recommended that paint removal cycle keeps the current 12-year and the outsourcing amount to civilian depot is reduced.
Keywords
Fighter Jets Paint Removal Process; Laser Coating Removal Method; Incremental Analysis;
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