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Automated Systems for Part-to-Part Assembly
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| AIT has played an integral part in enabling part-to-part assembly of large aircraft subassemblies. The introduction of portable actuating devices, such as mobile pendants and joysticks, as well as wireless technology, has allowed for precision subassembly manipulation anywhere in the assembly process.
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) with touchscreen control presents data more clearly and provides diagrams whenever possible for further simplification of tool operation. The GUI is designed and implemented to reflect the structure and status of the tool and its components. Its ease of use and display detail help to greatly reduce assembly errors. |
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As a complement to the Graphical User Interface, the joystick provides a means to closely view the fit of the subassemblies for interface and visual alignment while the aircraft subassemblies are being manipulated. Some of the benefits of Joystick use in major subassembly manipulation include:
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Pioneered Laser Indexing Systems
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The AIT founders first implemented laser indexing in 1988 for the C-17 Wing Assembly and Final Fuselage Assembly. Since then, AIT has designed, installed and maintained over 30 additional laser indexing systems for aircraft assembly. AIT has integrated many different types and makes of lasers and has learned exactly what is critical to success. In addition, AIT has also developed measurement devices, such as Boreline Sensors and Proximity Sensors, which can be customized for use in specific applications. Real-time laser measurement replaces jigs for locating parts and identifies out-of tolerance conditions before errors occur. Realtime part-to-part indexing offers closer tolerances, more flexibility, superior access, and improved ergonomics compared to traditional hard tooling. This improved method of assembly is controlled through the use of the GUI and/or joystick, making the system exceedingly user friendly. Please click here to view research papers on Gaugeless Tooling and Automated Positioning and Alignment Systems published by AIT. (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required) |
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Patented Numerically Controlled Drill Jigs
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In an effort to overcome many of the disadvantages associated with conventional drilling machines, AIT has developed and implemented mobile, numerically controlled drilling machines. Many of their advantages over traditional machines include: Flexibility - Conforms to various spar configurations regardless of program model or spar hand and can work along entire length of spar Size - Reduces overall driller size and maximizes work area, while minimizing tooling costs Ergonomics - Eliminates the need for moving heavy, powered feed drills from hole to hole Cost Savings - Eliminates the need for fixed drill templates, saving money associated with their design, fabrication and maintenance |
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| Please click here to view AITs US Patent covering the NCDJ machines.
Also click here to view AITs research paper on the Automated NC Mini-Driller and Adobe Acrobat Reader Required *New Video* - Overview of the AIT Circumferential Drilling Machine - Choose your format below: View the new CDM video in Quicktime or iTunes View the new CDM video in Windows Media Player |
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