Tool and method for machining a dovetail

摘要

Tools and methods for machining a dovetail 12 are disclosed. The dovetail 12 includes a plurality of tangs 15. In one embodiment, the tool 10 includes a body 20 and a plurality of mount brackets 30, each of the plurality of mount brackets connected to the body 20 and positionable in contact with a crush surface 32 of the dovetail 12. The tool 10 further includes an engagement member 60 connected to the body 20 and adjustable such that contact by the engagement member 60 with the dovetail 12 forces each of the plurality of mount brackets 30 against the associated crush surface 32. The tool 10 further includes a machining assembly 80 for machining one of the plurality of tangs 15 of the dovetail 12, the machining assembly 80 connected to the body 20.