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Method and apparatus for customizing tool paths for aircraft parts

US9720398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

David Michael Bain · Parramatta, AU
Martin A. Szarski · Sydney, AU
Phillip John Crothers · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2013
Grant date	Aug 1, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG05B2219/36504
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for customizing tool paths. A reference tool path is identified for a tool based on an expected shape for a surface of an object. Offset data is generated for a plurality of sample points identified for use in evaluating the surface of the object. The offset data identifies a difference between the expected shape for the surface of the object and an actual shape of the surface of the object. The reference tool path is modified using the offset data to form a modified tool path for the tool.

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