Methods of forming holes in a workpiece and associated systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10399151
APP PUB NO 20170232527A1
SERIAL NO

15045840

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Described herein is a first method of forming a hole in a workpiece, having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The method includes forming a first hole, having a first diameter, in the workpiece by passing a first cutter through the workpiece from the first surface to the second surface. Additionally, the method includes forming a chamfer in the second surface of the workpiece concentric with the first hole using a second cutter. The chamfer has a second diameter larger than the first diameter. The method further includes forming a second hole, having a third diameter larger than the first diameter, in the workpiece concentric with the first hole by passing a third cutter through the workpiece from the first surface to the second surface.

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THE BOEING COMPANY929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Henry, Donald E Garnet Valley, US 10 40
Hess, Frank P Wilmington, US 1 1
Thompson, Brian A Media, US 6 19

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