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This technical paper will address the advancements made in the area of automatically riveting complex double-contour 180 degree fuselage panels. Detailed is an automatic fastening system that accomplishes the aforementioned task in a single workframe mounted panel/fixture sequence. Through the use of innovative machine motions and enhanced adaptive controls, increased production throughput for difficult to rivet panel assemblies has been realized.

This paper highlights the key lessons learnt from the introduction of a CNC auto-fastening machine to an existing wing production line. It outlines some key machine and process lessons, and emphasises the benefits of using a team approach for such a project.