PAR Systems (UK) Ltd

Drilling and Defastening

Drilling & Fettling

Traveling gantry bridge configuration for very long work envelopes

Exchangeable heads for large hole drilling in thick stacks, or smaller holes in flanges

Automated tool changer with tool verification and coupon drilling

Precision probing to define spar flange condition with subsequent adaptive machining to assure fair and fitted joins

Multiple work stations to allow manual operations adjacent to automated machine operations 

Defastening

PaR has developed and delivered defastening systems that automatically locate and remove fasteners for wing assembly and maintenance. 

Benefits:

Elimination of skin damage from disengagement during fastener removal

Elimination of operator fatigue and repetitive use injuries

Creates archival map of skin locations and condition

Drilling of replacement skin to precisely match existing structure