Composite Automatic Wing Drilling Equipment (CAWDE)

Document Number: 2006-01-3162

Date Published: September 2006

Author(s):
Ben Hempstead - Electroimpact Inc.
Brent Thayer - Electroimpact Inc.

Abstract:
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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Product Status: In Stock

See other papers presented at Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening Conference and Exhibition, September 2006, Toulouse, FRANC, Session: Additive Manufacturing

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