Chapter 11: Machining and Assembly
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Published:2010
Abstract
This chapter covers basic machining and assembly operations, with an emphasis on hole preparation for mechanical fasteners. It describes manual, power feed, and automated drilling techniques as well as reaming and countersinking. It discusses various types of fasteners, including rivets, pins, and bolts, along with selection factors and special considerations for composite joints. It also includes information on interference-fit and blind fasteners as well as trimming operations, general assembly considerations, and sealing and painting procedures.
Machining and Assembly, Structural Composite Materials, By F.C. Campbell, ASM International, 2010, p 307–332, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.scm.t52870307
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