Fully automated drilling and riveting of large aircraft components

Fully automated drilling and riveting of large aircraft components
In the event of a power failure, retract the drill from the workpiece.
Situation

Large aircraft components are automatically and mechanically drilled and riveted with an accuracy down to one hundredths of millimeters.

Problem

In the event of a power failure, the drill can damage the very expensive workpiece.

Goal

In the event of a power failure, retract the drill from the workpiece without damaging the workpiece.

Solution

The “Plug & Play” solution PxtFX – Provides the drive with the necessary energy to retract the drill from the workpiece.

Advantages

Controlled stops in case of a power failure

Controlled retraction of the drill from the workpiece

Compensating voltage dips

Voltage dips are compensated, the drill works smoothly

Further Advantages