Utilizing an In-Process Automatic Tool Change for Drilling and Reaming Large Diameter Holes 2011-01-2532
A drill/ream cycle is necessary to produce high quality, large diameter holes in carbon-titanium stacks. Manual tool changes and traditional automatic tool changers limit hole-to-hole cycle times and hole quality. An in-process tool changer, mounted directly on the machine head, replaces a cutting tool with a reaming tool while clamp-up is maintained on the aircraft panel. By reducing or eliminating operator intervention, machine-axis moves, and optical resynchronization, an in-process automatic tool changer shortens cycle time, improves hole quality, and increases positional accuracy of holes. Automating this process also reduces risk of harm to the operator and aircraft structure.
Citation: Ehinger, P., "Utilizing an In-Process Automatic Tool Change for Drilling and Reaming Large Diameter Holes," SAE Int. J. Aerosp. 4(2):779-784, 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-2532. Download Citation
Author(s):
Peter Ehinger
Affiliated:
Electroimpact, Inc
Pages: 6
Event:
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
1946-3855
e-ISSN:
1946-3901
Also in:
SAE International Journal of Aerospace-V120-1, SAE International Journal of Aerospace-V120-1EJ
Related Topics:
Aircraft structures
Drilling
Tools and equipment
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