Automated hole generation

摘要

A method for performing operations on a structure. A moveable platform may be positioned in an area relative to the structure to define a working envelope. The moveable platform may be connected to a tool that may be moved around a plurality of axes within the working envelope using the moveable platform. The tool may be moved to a plurality of locations within the working envelope using the moveable platform. An operation may be performed with the tool through the working envelope at each of the plurality of locations using the moveable platform.

主权项

1. A method for performing operations on a structure, the method comprising:
positioning a fixed platform associated with a moveable platform in an area relative to the structure to define a working envelope, wherein the working envelope is defined by an opening in the fixed platform, wherein the fixed platform is associated with the moveable platform through an actuation system for the moveable platform, and wherein the moveable platform is connected to a tool that is moveable around a plurality of axes using the moveable platform; moving the tool to a plurality of locations within the working envelope using the moveable platform; and performing an operation with the tool through the working envelope at each of the plurality of locations using the moveable platform.