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Back-To-Basics: Hole Duplicator Tool
I-CAR · December 1, 2023 · Ford
Summary
This article highlights the use of a hole duplicator tool, a common aircraft repair tool, to accurately locate, mark, and drill holes for rivets when installing replacement panels. It references a practical demonstration of the tool during a Ford F-150 aluminum panel replacement on I-CAR's Repairers Realm.
What to do on the job
Use a hole duplicator tool attached to existing SPR holes on the adjacent panel to precisely locate and mark where new rivet holes must be drilled on the replacement panel.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity, tooling, and specialized labor time required for precise hole alignment when performing rivet-bonding or panel replacement, particularly on aluminum-intensive vehicles like the Ford F-150.
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