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.
Composite Automatic Wing Drilling Equipment (CAWDE)
Sae Technical Papers
Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening Conference and Exhibition ; 2006
2006-09-12
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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