A study on driving interference-fit fastener using stress wave

Zengqiang Cao*, Ghua Qin

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Abstract

Interference-fit fasteners are used in large numbers throughout aircraft structures. Conventional installation methods are driving fasteners into aperture using pneumatic or hydraulic tooling, installation damage always occurs using these methods. This paper introduces a new method of driving interference-fit fastener using stress wave, reports on a comparison of driving quality between stress wave driving and hydraulic force driving. The experiments completed by authors indicate that stress-wave method can drive the fasteners with larger interference which conventional installation method can not implement; stress wave driving method provides high installation quality and repeatable results compared with the conventional driving method; and stress wave driving method is convenient to be used. The experiments prove that the protuberant material produced by stress wave method is less than that of conventional installation methods, this is advantaged to improve the fatigue strength of joint.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials Manufacturing Science and Technology II - Selected Papers from the 12th International Manufacturing Conference in China
EditorsChengyu Jiang, Geng Liu, Dinghua Zhang, Xipeng Xu
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0878494219, 9780878494217
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Manufacturing Conference in China, IMCC2006 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 21 Sept 200623 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume532-533
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference12th International Manufacturing Conference in China, IMCC2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period21/09/0623/09/06

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