Fastener Housings
Drilling and Reaming
Pneumatic Drills – Straight and Pistol
Introduction
The most widely used drills in aircraft manufacturing are straight and pistol drills. In this lesson we will look at both types and their use.
Drills
Straight Drill Mainly used for drilling operations on a workbench or on flat surfaces
Pistol Drill Mainly used for drilling operations facing oneself or on vertical surfaces
Use – General
All tools must be held so that they cannot move during work phases, and the position must be safe and sustainable. The working hand must hold the tool firmly as a natural extension of the arm. The guide hand must provide firm support on the part or element to accompany the movement and prevent any slipping.
Use – Straight Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Straight Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Straight Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Pistol Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. The thumb and index finger point in the drilling direction. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Pistol Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and wraps around the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. The index finger points in the drilling direction. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
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Fastener Housings
Drilling and Reaming
Pneumatic Drills – Straight and Pistol
Introduction
The most widely used drills in aircraft manufacturing are straight and pistol drills. In this lesson we will look at both types and their use.
Drills
Straight Drill Mainly used for drilling operations on a workbench or on flat surfaces
Pistol Drill Mainly used for drilling operations facing oneself or on vertical surfaces
Use – General
All tools must be held so that they cannot move during work phases, and the position must be safe and sustainable. The working hand must hold the tool firmly as a natural extension of the arm. The guide hand must provide firm support on the part or element to accompany the movement and prevent any slipping.
Use – Straight Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Straight Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Straight Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Pistol Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and supports the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. The thumb and index finger point in the drilling direction. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.
Use – Pistol Drill
The guide hand (left) rests on the structure and wraps around the drill. The working hand is aligned with the drill axis. The index finger points in the drilling direction. All elements (hands, drill, structure) act as one.