Developments in Fastener Coldworking in Next Generation Automated Production Units 1999-01-3441
The incorporation of split mandrel coldworking into a single- station, automated wing assembly machine advances the technical quality of automated production. Coldworking innovations, including the CMX process and new puller unit development, combined with new clamp-up technology, have eliminated the need for manual dissasembly and deburring, both costly and time consuming procedures.
These advances in automation are illustrated in the development of a next-generation automated unit created for wing production of the Airbus A340-600 wide-body program. This paper describes the implementation of new fastener and coldworking technology that led to the development of this automated manufacturing system.
Citation: Leon, A. and Hempstead, B., "Developments in Fastener Coldworking in Next Generation Automated Production Units," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-3441, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-3441. Download Citation
Author(s):
Anthony F. Leon, Ben Hempstead
Affiliated:
West Coast Industries, Electroimpact, Inc
