E-DRILL VACUUM
LOCATOR TOOLING

Perfect Point E-Drill

Vacuum Locator Tools

The key to the E-Drill process is LOCATION, it’s why our damage rate is less than 1%. For flush fasteners, a magnifying “bombsight” with interchangeable apertures is placed inside the vacuum locator tool to align to the center of the fastener.

Once the location is set, the locator tooling is held in place using vacuum while E-Drill hand tool is then inserted in to make the cut. Locator tools are key to the “Perfect Cut” and when used correctly, completely eliminates accidental damage to the structure.
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Because we can mechanically lock over a protruding head fastener, there is no need for vacuum tooling like with flush-installed fasteners. E-Drill is simply placed in the locator during the cut to hold it centered and avoid damage. One hand holds the BHL steady over the fastener with light force (just enough to seal the O-ring), while the other hand is used to hold and operate the E-Drill hand tool.

The outside diameter and sealing surface of BHL assemblies is optimized to fit between fastener heads spaced per industry standard (typically greater than 4 to1, spacing to diameter), while maximizing the footprint to enhance perpendicularity. Detailed instructions for use will follow in Section 6.

The metal inserts are removable, and each is intended to be pre-bored to suit a specific fastener head diameter. The inserts may be supplied pre-bored to a specific size upon request, or the customer may purchase piloted blanks either individually or pre-assembled, which they can bore themselves per their requirements. Hexagonal inserts are also available for specific hex-head blind fasteners, and removal of seized nuts and bolts.

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Aperture Locator

Utilizing a set of interchangeable aperture rings in various sizes, this bombsight provides better visibility for the technician to ensure concentric location over flush head fasteners. It Incorporates a 5X magnifying lens and 4 LED’s for improved precision and clarity. 

Mechanical Locator

Perfect Point's new Mechanical Locators physically lock onto features on blind-bolt style fasteners such as Jo-Bolts, Composi-loks, Radia-loks, Visu-loks, etc. This physical lock ensures concentric location leading to the perfect cut every time.

Venturi Vacuum Module

This simple venturi vacuum generator converts air pressure from your air compressor into vacuum. Simply connect the NPT air fitting to a source of air, and use the supplied tube to connect this module with the location device being used.

Offset Vacuum Locator

The Offest Vaccum Locator (OVL) includes a spherical washer stackup with an articulating arm. This allows the OVL to contour to complex curves and tight access areas.

Vacuum Flush Head Locator

The Vacuum Flush Head Locator (VFHL) is the standard device for locating over flush fasteners installed on flat surfaces. The button on the side controls the vacuum allowing the locator to be accurately positioned over a fastener head before locking sucurely into place.

Button Head

For raised/protruding head fasteners, E-Drill locks over the center mechanically using machined bushings. Click to see how it works

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Flush Head

For flush Fasteners, E-Drill uses vacuum tooling to locate over and lock into place. Click for more info on how it works

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