AM2217 - Module - 3 - C Metallic Profiles
AM2217 - Module - 3 - C Metallic Profiles
AM2217 - Module - 3 - C Metallic Profiles
AM2217.3
Manual Issue : C
SCOPE:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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5.9 Mouse Holes in Extruded Frames ..................................................................................... 27
Appendix 1. .……… ..................................................................................................................... 28
1 Classification of Profiles Inside Airbus .............................................................................. 28
1.1 Cutting Tools ..................................................................................................................... 29
1.1.1 Cutting Tools for Airbus France......................................................................................... 29
1.1.1.1 Cutting Tools for 1st Class..................................................................................... 29
1.1.1.2 Cutting Tools for 2nd Class .................................................................................... 30
1.1.2 Cutting Tools for Airbus Deutschland ................................................................................ 31
1.1.3 Cutting Tools for Airbus España........................................................................................ 31
1.1.4 Cutting Tools for RSP (Risk Sharing Partner) ................................................................... 31
Table of References ................................................................................................................... 32
Table of approval ........................................................................................................................ 32
Record of Revisions.................................................................................................................... 33
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1.1 Background
The design process for metallic (AP2247) must be applied. The implementation domain is the
same as the aircraft programs cited above.
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The method aims at presenting all practices and standard values used to design. It is
organized in three main chapters:
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3.1 Glossary
3.1.1 Vocabulary
Refer to AM2217.1: General Practices for more details.
Tool holder
Ls: output
length Lu: usable length
CH: cutting
Cutter
height
diameter
Cutter fillet
radius
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− Web angle
deformation
Max Deformation 20°
α ⇒ 70 ≤ α ≤ 90°
− Bending
When a part is formed during the assembly process, stress is introduced into it. The level of
this stress depends on the load applied on the part to form it but also on the inertia of the part.
So even with a low load applied to form the part, we can introduce stress, which is not
compliant with expected fatigue strength. So each case has to be studied in detail with the
stress and manufacturing people.
Remark: Contact flange/panel
The flange may not be fully in contact with the panel. The maximum allowed is
0.2 mm, if there is a bigger gap, the flange must be designed to match this constraint
(e.g. below):
0.2 mm
0.2 mm
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4 Recommendations
The purpose of this chapter is to help the designer to choose between extruded parts and
parts machined in a thick sheet metal, then to underline benefits of using an extruded profile
part.
Only parts with an extrusion axis (example 1) can be made with an extrusion machining
process. Other parts shall be machined parts (example 2).
Example 1:
Extrusion
axis
Example 2:
No extrusion axis
Extrusion not possible
If the part can be extruded, this solution has to be preferred as it is cheapest and easiest
compared to machining process. If it is not possible to use an extruded part, then use a
machined part.
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− Mechanical properties:
• The grain flow is ensured
• Rough faces have a good surface condition and usable as-is
This solution is used for major frames of the structure part, which support a high stress level. It
includes frames, which are not made of aluminum.
This is also applicable to frames with a big curvature that cannot be obtained by a bending
operation on an extruded profile.
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e r e r
x = e + r + 1 mm
x = e + 1 mm (min)
x
r
e
Important remark: It is strongly recommended to avoid designing the end of a profile with a
sharp edge for two reasons:
− it creates stress concentration,
− part becomes dangerous to handle for the assembly operator.
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Rmini = 5
=X
If no other solution
Standard value: R = 8
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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Rmini = 5
Xmini = e + 0.5
R≥5
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X (defined above)
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5.3.1 Offset......
To get more precision, refer to the AM2217.1: General Practices of Metallic Parts § 4.4.1.
Cutter Tip
Note: For optimized machining, the choice of the tool is to discuss with the Manufacturing.
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5.3.2 Example
If a flat zone is needed, it is specified in the drawing.
Origin Profile
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See below
Profile
radius
e
2/2.5/4/6mm
For structure part design, it is highly recommended to use the largest cutter fillet radius as
possible in order to reduce stress concentration.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
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5.4.2 Chamfers
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
α
0.5 mm
e
• L mini = 0.5 mm
Remark:
If there is no geometrical constraint on the part, it is recommended to standardize the
chamfer's angle for all edges of the part.
Nevertheless, if there are constraints (of space…), it is allowed to have different
chamfer's angle on the part.
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• 2, 2.5, 4, 6 mm
Generally the radius is equal to the part's thickness. For further details contact the
manufacturing focal point.
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5.5 Joggle
2, 2.5, 4, 6 mm
Edge fillet
TOOL radius
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2nd solution: only if necessary
The solution is to machine the joggle with the flank of the milling tool body. It is preferred by
designers enables to have a bigger edge fillet radius.
(In solution 1, the edge fillet radius is equal to the cutter fillet radius; in solution 2 the edge fillet
radius is equal to the milling cutter diameter/2 + 1 mm)
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Remarks:
− If h > CH choose the first method with the bottom of the milling tool body
− For the diameter refer to § Appendix 1.
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5.5.2 Forming
Note for: Reference document: AM2216.
Warning:
For PLF code size parts, the maximum joggle thickness (e) ≤ 5 mm.
In case of extra thickness, to discuss on plateau to change size code into PLD.
For more information see M2864 for code size parts references.
Remarks:
− The manufacturing cycle time depends on the forming depth
− To avoid a new tool design, it is mandatory to contact the manufacturing focal point in
order to know if there is an existing machining tool adapted to the profile and to the
forming depth.
Example:
e1 = 6
e = 6 is the bigger value of (the 2
e2 = 3.5 flanges; the forming depth) here (6;
3.5; 2)
e' = 2
4 is the multiplication factor for
exceptional forming
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1.6 2.5 3 4
Important remarks:
− The web is folded past the edge fillet radius: during the web's angle deformation, the
curvature deformation begins after the edge fillet, which fits with the radius of the tool.
− This operation is applied only to small profile otherwise the web is too thick to be
folded. Therefore the available radius (4 sizes) for this operation encompasses 98%
of cases.
unfolded
folded
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X A
SECTION A-A L
B mini = 0.3 mm
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The length of bosses depends on the pocket thickness and on the profile inertia.
Remark:
Manufacturing needs to keep at least two reference surfaces along the part coming
from the rough part. They are not milled all along the profile in order to be able to
keep references for the jaw.
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A/Offset is kept
Original Profile
Design Principle
MANUFACTURING RESULT
Offset
0.3 mm
CAD MODEL
Offset Designed
Offset of 0.3 mm
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B/ Offset is removed
It is possible to remove this offset however it requires a costly manual fitting operation.
Therefore it is recommended to require a flat surface only locally wherever necessary.
Example in which the over thickness is forbidden because a flat surface is needed to
position for example a cargo compartment profile.
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α ≠ 90°
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Appendix 1. .………
Inscribed diameter
1ST CLASS
PLC straight
Ø < 135 mm
PLF formed/curved
2ND CLASS
PLR straight
135 mm < Ø < 250 mm
PLP formed/curved
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This Table gives the Cutting Length (CH) in function of the Milling Cutter and the cutter
filet radius. Ls = 50 mm for all tools.
Ø MILLING 8 10 12 16
CUTTER
CUTTER
FILET RADIUS
2.5 18 18 18 or 35 18 or 35
4 18 18 or 35 18 or 35
6 18 or 35
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This table is available for manufacturing for the second class of profiles.
This Table gives the Cutting Height (CH) and the Output Length (Ls) in function of the
Milling Cutter and the cutter filet radius.
Ø MILLING 16 20 25 32
CUTTER
CUTTER
FILET RADIUS
18-50
18-90 24-50
2.5 30-50
23-55 24-90
35-55
18-50
18-90 24-50 20-75
4 20-50
35-55 24-90 30-50
35-57
6
24-50 30-50
24-90 30-90
Example: 18 is the value of the cutting length (CH), 50 is the output length (Ls).
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Ø MILLING 8 10 12 16 20 25 32
CUTTER
CUTTER
FILET RADIUS
2 VAR/NOR VAR/NOR VAR/NOR VAR/NOR VAR/NOR VAR
4 VAR VAR VAR VAR VAR VAR
8 VAR VAR VAR VAR VAR VAR
Ø MILLING 12 16 20 25
CUTTER
CUTTER
FILET RADIUS
2.5 18 24 24
4 18 24 32 50
6 32 32 50
8 32 32 50
CH recommended values
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Table of References
DOC REFERENCE TITLE
Table of approval
NAME FUNCTION
AUTHORING
MORVAN Stéphane EDSBI-1
DUBOST Jérome EDSBSR
SAUER Michael EDSBSR
ALVAREZ-VILLAFANE
EDSBSB
Francisco-Javier
YOUNG Graham EDSBW
APPROVAL
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