5-AXIS HOLE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A system is disclosed that accepts portable power feed drilling equipment and enables the mechanical determination of an existing hole vector and duplication of the hole on the same vector in a new production part. The system allows for extremely accurate match drilling of parts with multiple, variable hole vectors. In addition, the system is adjustable in the Z-axis, which allows infinite and precise drill tip positioning prior to drilling to increase accuracy and manage chip exit. Interchangeable drill adaptors internal to the quill sleeve allow for a wide size range of drills to be used.

主权项

1. A system for transferring one or more holes from a first workpiece to a second workpiece that is a substantial duplicate of the first workpiece, the system comprising:
a gimbal assembly configured to mechanically determine a first position of a first hole in the first workpiece, wherein the first position comprises a first set of X, Y and Z coordinates relative to a surface of the first workpiece, wherein the gimbal assembly is further configured to mechanically determine a first vector of the first hole within the first workpiece, and wherein the gimbal assembly is further configured to secure a drill at substantially the same vector as the first vector of the first hole while a second hole is drilled at a second position in the second workpiece, wherein the second position relative to the second workpiece is substantially the same as the first position relative to the first workpiece.