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AM2217.3
Manual Issue : C

Metallic Profiles: Recommended Detailed


Design Practices for Compliance to
Machining Constraints
PURPOSE:

Describe design rules for specific metallic machined parts: profiles.


This document provides:
− standard dimensions of tools (milling cutter) that are used in order to machine profiles,
− standard offset values in all cases of machining,
− recommended solutions or those to avoid,
− specific integrated skill rules.

SCOPE:

All aircraft programs.


All designers and manufacturers of machined profiles.
Applicable to constant section profiles.

Owner’s Approval: (signed) Authorization: (signed)

Date : 09 February 2009

Name : SHWEIM Matthais Name : KALMER Klaus


Function : Head of EDSBS Function : Process Owner D.ST.01 - EDSB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 About this Document ........................................................................................................... 4


1.1 Background ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Detailed Scope .................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Organization of the Document............................................................................................. 4
2 General Description of the Method...................................................................................... 5
3 Industrialization Processes and Means Used for Profiles ................................................... 6
3.1 Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Vocabulary .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 Chasing Die Code ............................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Main Machining Processes ................................................................................................. 7
4 Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 8
5 Rules and Skills................................................................................................................. 10
5.1 Fillet Radius....................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Profile's End ...................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.1 Rule 1...... .......................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.2 Rule 2……… ..................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.3 Rule 3: Square Profiles ..................................................................................................... 12
5.2.4 Rule 4: Tool Release at the End of a Profile ..................................................................... 13
5.3 Machining Rework ............................................................................................................. 14
5.3.1 Offset................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3.2 Example ............................................................................................................................ 15
5.4 Machining with Cutter's Tip ............................................................................................... 16
5.4.1 Profile's End Machined with Cutter's Tip ........................................................................... 16
5.4.2 Chamfers ........................................................................................................................... 17
5.4.3 Concave Radius ................................................................................................................ 18
5.5 Joggle................................................................................................................................ 19
5.5.1 Machined Joggle ............................................................................................................... 19
5.5.2 Forming ............................................................................................................................. 21
5.6 Web Folding ...................................................................................................................... 22
5.7 Bosses (Pocket Sequence) ............................................................................................... 23
5.8 Lug Design ........................................................................................................................ 25

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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 About this Document


The document is dedicated to designers who have to design profiles. The purpose of this
document is to guide the designer in his choice and to give solutions and rules to be applied to
ensure an efficient and cheap manufacturing process.
All programs are targeted.
For each program, to get further details about design recommendations and rules in order to
ensure the optimum structural part definition consult and apply the "General Reference
Structure Design Principles" document.
The information inside this Airbus Method is doing the link between Skill Based Design
Principles (refer to AP2601) and detailed CAD models of the Geometrical Reference Mock-up
in the framework of reverse engineering in which design takes into account manufacturing
constraints.

1.1 Background
The design process for metallic (AP2247) must be applied. The implementation domain is the
same as the aircraft programs cited above.

1.2 Detailed Scope


These rules aim at designing the easiest and cheapest part to manufacture. These rules only
deal with general cases. In case of special need of design or manufacturing, solutions have to
be discussed in integrated program team between design, stress and manufacturing in order
to take a common decision that satisfies all conditions.

1.3 Organization of the Document


This document is composed of:
− Index
− AM2217.1: Generic practices
− AM2217.2: Panels
− AM2217.3: Profiles

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2 General Description of the Method

The method aims at presenting all practices and standard values used to design. It is
organized in three main chapters:

− firstly the description of different types of industrialization process and means,


− general recommendations,
− to finish Rules and skills.

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3 Industrialization Processes and Means Used for Profiles

Specific tolerances must be compliant with rough tolerances (see EN2066).

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

Profile's flange and web

Web of the profile Flange of the profile

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3.1.2 Chasing Die Code


This code aims at classifying the different kinds of profiles.
This classification is mainly based on the size of the section (section inscribed in XX mm
diameter circle). However even if the size is the main criteria, there are also differences in term
of supplying time, machining means and manufacturing time cycle.

3.2 Main Machining Processes


There are 3 kinds of manufacturing processes (see M2864 for technological codes):
− Straight profiles (technological codes PLC, PLR)
− Profiles machined straight and then formed (technological codes PLF, PLP)
− Profiles formed then machined (technological code PLD)
There are several kinds of forming operations:
− Profile twist:

− 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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Advantages of extruded profiles:

− The main reason is the cost:


• Saving around 66% on material
• The price per kilo is more important but less is needed and there is less waste
• Machining on special HSM (high speed machining) (cost 5 to 10 times less than
thick sheet metal machining)
• Less material to remove by machining compared to a thick sheet metal
machining solution (less machining programming…)
• Time benefit: Different manufactured pieces follow on without any human
intervention

− Mechanical properties:
• The grain flow is ensured
• Rough faces have a good surface condition and usable as-is

Advantages and use of parts machined in thick sheet metal:

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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5 Rules and Skills

5.1 Fillet Radius


General rule
To find the formula, which links the fillet, the radius and the wall corner radius refer to the
AM2217.1: General Practices of Metallic Parts § 4.2.3.

5.2 Profile's End

5.2.1 Rule 1......


CAD DESIGN MODEL

PREFERRED SOLUTION OTHER SOLUTION

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.

Sharp edges are to be avoided:

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5.2.2 Rule 2………


Another stiffener end type is possible, as shown below:
PREFERRED SOLUTION TO AVOID

Rmini = 5

=X
If no other solution
Standard value: R = 8
MANUFACTURING PROCESS

This is obtained by a rolling milling


(do not mismatch with the cutter tip milling, it is not the same rule and formula)

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5.2.3 Rule 3: Square Profiles


The end of a square profile shall be designed following this solution:
PREFERRED SOLUTION TO AVOID

Rmini = 5

Xmini = e + 0.5

R≥5

This profile's shape is mainly used in System


Installation.
The profile's end is designed like that for assembly
constraint: to access easily for installing fasteners.

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5.2.4 Rule 4: Tool Release at the End of a Profile


Same tool position as for machining rework (see next chapter).
CAD DESIGN MODEL
H < Ls (Output length)
Refer to cutting tool table § Appendix 1
Allow mismatch or step zone

Typical value X = 0,3 mm (mini)

Note: For optimized machining, the choice


of the tool is to discuss with the
h Manufacturing.
X

R = (Milling cutting radius) + 1mm

X (defined above)

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5.3 Machining Rework

5.3.1 Offset......

To get more precision, refer to the AM2217.1: General Practices of Metallic Parts § 4.4.1.

Cutter Tip

Typical value X = 0,3 mm (mini)

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

Part Design Principle

Step zone X = 0.3


allowed
Manufactured part

Typical value X = 0,3 mm (mini)

Note: For optimized machining, the choice of


the tool is to discuss with the Manufacturing.
X
Remark: This solution is mostly used for a
part of the profile, if a flat zone is needed all
along the length of the whole profile, use
directly an angle profile.

Flat area not needed


→ Offset allowed

Flat area needed


→ Offset must be manually adjusted
→ Extra Time, Extra cost

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5.4 Machining with Cutter's Tip


Preliminary remark:
− Machining with cutter's tip is always preferred by manufacturers compared to rolling
because the rolling solution creates stress (bending in the spindle and speed-up
wear).
− This kind of machining is not preferred for structure part (because of stress
concentration).

5.4.1 Profile's End Machined with Cutter's Tip


Preliminary Remark:
MANUFACTURING PROCESS

See below

Profile
radius
e

CUTTER FILLET RADIUS TO USE:

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

CAD DESIGN MODEL

• Standard value: α = 30° or 45°


Other value can be used, for more
details contact your manufacturing focal
point.

• 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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5.4.3 Concave Radius

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

CAD DESIGN MODEL

Concave radius values:

• 2, 2.5, 4, 6 mm

• The preferred value for stress


reason is 4 mm

• Values under 4 are basically


avoid for stress reason

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

5.5.1 Machined Joggle


Preliminary remark:
− Machining with cutter's tip is always preferred by manufacturers compared to rolling
because the rolling solution creates stress (bending in the spindle and speed-up
wear).
− This kind of machining is not preferred for structure part (because of stress
concentration).

1st solution: preferred


The manufacturing prefers to machine with the tip of the milling tool body because the rolling
solution creates stress and bending in the broach and wears it away quicker.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS CUTTER FILLET RADIUS AVAILABLE

2, 2.5, 4, 6 mm

CORRESPONDING CAD MODEL EXAMPLE:

Edge fillet
TOOL radius

For structure part 2/2.5/4 mm are to be avoided


because of stress concentration creation

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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

Ø =Milling cutter radius

R = (Milling cutter radius) + 1 mm

CORRESPONDING CAD MODEL

R = (Milling cutter radius) + 1 mm

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.

Calculation of the forming length:


Lg e is the part thickness, e = biggest of
(e1; e2) (biggest of the inner and outer
flange)
e1
e' is the forming depth
ee is the biggest value between e and
e' e'
Lg = 6 x ee normal forming
Lg = 4 x ee exceptional forming
e2

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

Therefore, in the example, the


Lg = 24 length of the forming is 4 * 6 = 24

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5.6 Web Folding


Tools used for the angle deformation of the web have the same radius as the edge fillet of the
part (so that there is a suitable tool/part contact).

The web can be bent with the following radius:


AVAILABLE TOOL'S RADIUS (mm)

1.6 2.5 3 4

These tools have a 150 mm length.


Concerning the angle value, it depends on the material and can be up to 20°. For more details
contact the manufacturing focal point.

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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5.7 Bosses (Pocket Sequence)


The manufacturer needs to have reference surfaces for positioning the tool in order to ensure
tolerance requirements. Therefore to machine the part a reference surface is permanently
needed to locate accurately the milling tool. Bosses are made for this purpose.

Manufacturing process requires reference surfaces according to the following patterns:


CAD MODEL DESIGN

X A

SECTION A-A L

B mini = 0.3 mm

X: Length between 2 pockets: L: Length between 2 bosses:


X ≥ 30 mm for 1st class (see Appendix) L maxi = 360 mm for 1st class (see Appendix)
X ≥ 60 mm for 2nd class (see Appendix) L Maxi = 560 mm for 2nd class (see Appendix)

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Bosses axes on each side of the web have to


be coincident.
See images below to understand what not to
do!

The front faces of bosses are those of the


rough.

e mini: to be discussed in work-area.

The axe's centre of each face's boss has to be coincident.

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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5.8 Lug Design


The concern regarding offset is the same as the one mentioned in § 5.3 (Machining Rework)
applied to the lug. Refer to it for further explanations.

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.

MANUFACTURING RESULT AND CAD MODEL

Example in which the over thickness is forbidden because a flat surface is needed to
position for example a cargo compartment profile.

Cargo Flat surface not


compartment's needed.
profile → The offset is kept
→ Costless
Flat
surface
needed Lug

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5.9 Mouse Holes in Extruded Frames


On double curvature panels, the direction of stringers is not normal to the frame's web.
Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended to design mouse holes perpendicular to the frame's
web. In this case, mouse holes can be milled on a 2.5 axis machine, which is cheaper to
manufacture and more easy to inspect.
If loads on the frame are to high to allow mouse holes perpendicular to the frame's web,
mouse holes can be designed parallel to the stringer direction, but this case must remain
exceptional and have to be discussed in integrated design team as it implies 5 axis machining
and so extra costs and operations.

α ≠ 90°

5 axis machining 2.5 axis machining

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Appendix 1. .………

1 Classification of Profiles Inside Airbus

Inscribed diameter

We will distinguish 2 main classes of profiles:


− 1st Class: profiles inscribed in a 135 mm Ø circle
− 2nd Class: profiles inscribed in a 135 to 250 mm Ø circle

Others are machined on table.


PROFILE SECTION INSCRIBED DESIGNATION SHAPE ON THE PLANE
IN A XX DIAMETER SIZE CODE

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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1.1 Cutting Tools

1.1.1 Cutting Tools for Airbus France


This chapter is not applicable to the hard material.

1.1.1.1 Cutting Tools for 1st Class

This table is available for the 1st class of profiles.

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

Most recommended values


Authorized values

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1.1.1.2 Cutting Tools for 2nd Class

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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1.1.2 Cutting Tools for Airbus Deutschland

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

Most recommended in Nordenham

VAR: Varel Plant


NOR: Nordenham Plant

1.1.3 Cutting Tools for Airbus España

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

1.1.4 Cutting Tools for RSP (Risk Sharing Partner)


The RSP manufacturing shall provide the values of cutting tools the RSP engineering shall
respect.

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Table of References
DOC REFERENCE TITLE

ABD0001 General Limits


Aluminium and aluminium alloy Wrought products Bar and Section
AIMS 03-05-000
Technical Specification
AM2216 Manufacturing Skill Rules for Design and of Sheet Metal Parts
General Practices of Metallic Parts: Recommended Detail Design Practices for
AM2217.1
Compliance to Machining Constraints
AM2264 Drafting with CATIA V5
AM5018 Machined Parts Modeling in CATIA V5
AP2247 Design Process for Metallic (Machined Parts, Fuselage Panel and Sheet-Metal)
AP2619 Master Geometry Creation and Management
EN 2066 Extruded Section in Aluminium Alloys - General Tolerances
RSDP Reference Structure Design Principles (1 by new aircraft program)
Local reference documents
CAN 11064 Periles extruidos de aleación ligera
DIN 1748 Perfiles extruidos
DIN 29548 and
Formed joggles
DAN 30
IPDA 42.10 Forming and edge fillet standard
IPDA 42-11 Angle’s deformation of the web

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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Record of Revisions
ISSUE DATE EFFECT ON REASONS FOR REVISION

PAGE PARA

A Oct 2005 Initial issue.


B Sep 2007 • Sharing rules between RSDP and AM2217.
• Wording improvement.
C Feb 2009 • Harmonization at all Airbus.
• Schemes and pictures clarification.

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