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A new Electronic Gantry Applied Drilling System has been developed and demonstrated which provides a CNC controlled, multi-axis drilling system to replace hand drilling and countersinking operations at Assembly Jig Stations. Therefore improving hole quality while reducing touch labor and tooling costs. The system has statistical process control capabilities which confirm position accuracy for tooling details, parts holes.

This paper describes the effects of automation on the assembly of airframes. The paper addresses current practices and the need to increase efficiency to reduce cost in a shrinking market. Assembly automation strategies and issues surrounding the automation of airframe assemblies is discussed and solutions suggested.