C-130 Cargo Ramp Drill

This system replaced thousands of hand-drilled holes with a fully automated machine.  It was designed specifically for the unique attributes of the C-130 cargo ramp. A pressure foot is mounted to the drill head, which compresses the aluminum stack prior to drilling each hole. The drill head is also equipped with a vacuum system that removes chips while drilling. The system is driven by a Siemens CNC-style controller.