摘要 |
A guiding apparatus for replicating the outline of a second component to a first component, the guiding device comprising a gripping unit adapted to grippingly engage the first component. A guide unit is adapted to contact an edge of the second component, the edge defining the outline to replicate. A supporting unit is adapted to receive a machining tool, the supporting unit orienting the machining tool, when such machining tool is installed, relative to the guide unit for concurrent movement of the guide unit and the machining tool along an axial direction of the first and second components while moving along the first component. A method for replicating an outline of a second component to a first component is also provided, for components such as aircraft fuselage sections. |