This concept was realized in developing a production for
aluminium helicopter models consisting of two divisions for
manufacturing and assembling components. Real
manufacturing methods such as the milling of rotor blades are
employed. In order to fully exploit the advantages of actionoriented
learning all work operations are completed by the
training participants. Whereas the manufacturing of the
helicopter components with its crossing material flows,
fluctuating work content and shifting processing times is
characteristic of a traditional manufacturing workshop, the
assembly of the components is completed on a flexibly
configured assembly line. This structure makes it possible to
address various problems from the industrial practice as well
as to more closely consider the different conditions found in
participating enterprises and to focus on relevant issues.