A custom 5-axis machine tool is constructed to enable fully automated drilling and slave-bolt insertion of composite and metallic wingbox components for a new military transport aircraft. The machine tool can be transported to serve many assembly jigs within the cell. Several features enhance accuracy, capability, and operator safety.


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    Title :

    Composite Automatic Wing Drilling Equipment (CAWDE)


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening Conference and Exhibition ; 2006



    Publication date :

    2006-09-12




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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