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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2008
Richard A. Luepke, Forth Worth, TX (US);
Jamie M. Smith, Keller, TX (US);
Richard A. Luepke, Forth Worth, TX (US);
Jamie M. Smith, Keller, TX (US);
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Abstract
A drill countersinking and seal groove machining tool to accommodate an accurate drill countersinking and seal groove machining operation. The linear compensator tool applies sufficient force to react to the drilling or seal groove machining process, but not so much force as to distort the work piece being drilled or machined. The tool ensures that the reactant force does not exceed the machine force override allowances. Varying spring rates and/or air pressures on the linear compensator system will accommodate most applications. The tool absorbs over travel of the machining tool, in order to ensure that the surface to be machined is always in contact with the machining tool.