G2000 Nine Axis Flexibility to Fasten 180 Degree Fuselage Assemblies

This technical paper will address the advancements made in the area of automatically riveting complex double-contour 180 degree fuselage panels. Detailed is an automatic fastening system that accomplishes the aforementioned task in a single workframe mounted panel/fixture sequence. Through the use of innovative machine motions and enhanced adaptive controls, increased production throughput for difficult to rivet panel assemblies has been realized.