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Table 2
Time estimated for automatic operations on a CFRP and thermoplastic compound panel with 1500 holes using 9 mm grip Hi-lite fasteners.
| Assembly operations | Percentage of time | Per hole |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling: 3.1 mm diameter hole | 0.07 | 2.04 s |
| Diameter increasing from 3.1 to 4.0 mm | 0.06 | 1.93 s |
| Diameter increasing from 4.0 to 4.8 mm | 0.06 | 1.93 s |
| Countersinking | 0.12 | 3.54 s |
| Sealing and riveting | 0.55 | 16.38 s |
| Inspection | 0.14 | 4.19 s |
| Total time | 1.00 | 30 s |
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