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Automated Riveting Cell for A320 Wing Panels with Improved Throughput and Reliability (SA2)
Technical Paper
2007-01-3915
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
A new Low-Voltage Electromagnetic Riveting (LVER) machine has entered service at the Airbus UK wing factory in Broughton, Wales, in an assembly workcell for A320 family wing panels. The machine is based on existing Electroimpact technology but incorporates numerous design modifications to process tools, fastener feed hardware, machine structure and the control system. In the first months of production these modifications have demonstrated clear improvements in fastener installation cycle times and machine reliability.
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Holden, R., Haworth, P., Kendrick, I., and Smith, A., "Automated Riveting Cell for A320 Wing Panels with Improved Throughput and Reliability (SA2)," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-3915, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3915.Also In
References
- Tomchick, Scott; Zieve, Peter; Boad, Carter; and Wellsbury, Adam. “Sideways Collar Anvil for Use on A340-600,” 2005-01-3300, SAE AMAF Conference, Dallas TX, 2005.
- Buchheit, Chris, “Reliable and Fast Slug Rivet Injector for Horizontal Axis Automatic Riveting Machine,” 2007-01-3783, SAE AeroTech Congress, Los Angeles CA, 2007 (paper only).