Simple fixture guides drilling and tapping of holes in prescribed locations and orientations on workpiece having curved surface. Tool conceived for use in reworking complexly curved helicopter blades made of composite materials. Fixture is block of rigid foam with epoxy filler, custom-fitted to surface contour, containing bushings and sleeves at drilling and tapping sites. Bushings changed, so taps and drills of various sizes accommodated. In use, fixture secured to surface by hold-down bolts extending through sleeves and into threads in substrate.


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    Title :

    Fixture For Drilling And Tapping A Curved Workpiece


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    Publication date :

    1992-11-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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