Decision frame
Approve assumptions and feasibility criteria.
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Utah aerospace manufacturer — illustrative scenario
Additive Manufacturing Feasibility Study
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Problem
Determine whether additive manufacturing is economically and technically viable for a low-volume aerospace component family.
The sponsor needs a structured comparison of process constraints, qualification considerations, lead time, and total cost before commissioning detailed engineering work.
Project boundary
In scope
- Define decision criteria
- Compare candidate processes
- Model cost and lead-time ranges
- Recommend next validation step
Explicitly excluded
- Production certification
- Design authority
- Controlled technical data
Team formation
Multidisciplinary positions
| Discipline | Positions | Filled |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical engineering | 2 | 0 |
| Manufacturing engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Finance | 1 | 0 |
Execution plan
Milestones
Technical screen
Review process and material constraints.
Economics
Validate modeled ranges and sensitivities.
Recommendation
Deliver the decision package.
Expected evidence
Deliverables
- Feasibility matrix
- Cost model
- Go / no-go brief