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Old 06-13-2010, 10:34 PM
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What type of tool is used to make this type of flange for access covers?

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Old 06-14-2010, 06:29 AM
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Hydraulic press.
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Old 06-14-2010, 07:28 AM
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What type of tool is used to make this type of flange for access covers?
Used to form a joggle in aluminum, this hand tool is available from Avery:

http://www.averytools.com/pc-233-70-...ggle-tool.aspx
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Old 06-14-2010, 08:59 AM
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Rick,

Have you (or anyone else, chime in) used this tool? Would like to know how well it works, including around the corners.

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Old 06-14-2010, 09:04 AM
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If your goal is to form an inspection panel opening, it might be easier to flush rivet a doubler ring with nutplates. Then you won't be mad about a sub-par joggle.
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If your goal is to form an inspection panel opening, it might be easier to flush rivet a doubler ring with nutplates. Then you won't be mad about a sub-par joggle.
Well, I'm not allowed to get "mad" any more.

But doubler rings (the RV-6 method) add weight & I do suspect the RV-7 skins are formed using an hydraulic press & factory tools.

Mainly was just wondering if anyone had done a reasonable job by hand.
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Old 06-15-2010, 09:44 AM
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The joggle is neater for sure, just trickier. Do you plan on seveal of these openings?
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