Invention Publication
- Patent Title: BLIND FASTENER
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Application No.: US17542036Application Date: 2021-12-03
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Publication No.: US20230173589A1Publication Date: 2023-06-08
- Inventor: Luke L. Haylock
- Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
- Applicant Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Assignee: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
- Current Assignee: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Main IPC: B23B35/00
- IPC: B23B35/00

Abstract:
A method includes inserting a machining tool through a hole of at least one workpiece that includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hole forms an inner wall. The machining tool includes a shaft and a cutting tip proximate to one end of the shaft. The cutting tip includes a cutting portion. The method includes positioning the cutting portion of the cutting tip to abut an edge of the hole. The edge is located at a junction of the second surface of the one of the at least one workpiece and the inner wall. The method includes forming a surface modification at the edge with the cutting tip. The method includes removing the machining tool from the hole. The method includes installing a fastener within the hole. The fastener engages the surface modification.
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