C-17 Cargo Ramp and Door Automated Drilling & Fastening System - Project Overview AMR&D, Technology Integration Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Schaefer, Christian E., author.

Conference Name:

2002 SAE Automated Fastening Conference & Exhibition (2002-10-01 : Chester, United Kingdom)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2002

Summary:

To further reduce airframe costs associated with fastener installation, an Automated Drilling and Fastening System (ADFS) has been implemented on the C-17 Program to enhance current Mold Line attachment processes. The ADFS will automate up to 90% of all Cargo Ramp and Door Mold Line fastener installations.Implementation of the C-17 ADFS captures a five goal technological approach identified at project onset: 1) Increase the use of automated drilling and fastening equipment, 2) System shall be Numerically Controlled, 3) High speed drilling techniques shall be used, 4) Minimize the use of current tooling, and 5) Design the system to use components common to other Boeing drilling and fastening machines

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Publisher Number:

2002-01-2629

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