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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2004
Applicant:
George Nicholas Bullen, Oxnard, CA (US);
Inventor:
George Nicholas Bullen, Oxnard, CA (US);
Assignee:
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B21D 53/26 (2006.01); B21J 15/02 (2006.01); B21P 11/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system for automatically cold working holes in metal components is disclosed. An automated mandrel moves in relation to a workpiece in order to perform cold expansion of holes in the workpiece. The mandrel is aligned with the axis of each hole and the surface of the workpiece adjacent to the hole. The system may be used to cold work holes in aircraft components, such as wings and fuselage skins.
Bullen, George. (2007). Apparatus and method utilizing an automated machine tool system and mandrel for cold working of holes in metal components (U.S. Patent No. 7188506). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/7188506
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