5-Axis Flex Track System

2012-01-1859

09/10/2012

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Content
Flex Track Systems are seeing increased usage in aerospace applications for joining large assemblies, such as fuselage sections. Previous systems were limited to work pieces that allowed the tracks to follow a gentle radius of curvature, limiting the locations where the system could be used. This paper describes a new 5-Axis Flex Track System developed to expand the usage of the systems, allowing them to process work pieces containing complex and irregular contours. Processing complex contours is accomplished through the addition of A and B axes providing normalization in multiple directions. These new systems are configured with the latest multi-function process capabilities allowing drilling, hole quality measurement, and temporary or permanent fastener installation.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-1859
Pages
4
Citation
Seater, B., "5-Axis Flex Track System," SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-1859, 2012, https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-1859.
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Published
Sep 10, 2012
Product Code
2012-01-1859
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English