Tool alignment system and method

A method comprising:

• securing a fixture template to a component, the fixture template including a plurality of insert holes;
• removably securing each of a plurality of guide inserts within a respective one of the plurality of inserts holes to position and orient channels of the plurality of guide inserts in relation to a pattern of openings to be formed in relation to the component, wherein each of the channels has an orientation, wherein the orientation of at least two of the plurality of guide inserts differs;
• and
• receiving, by each of the channels, an operative member of a tool that is configured to form the pattern of openings in relation to the component.

A system comprising:

• a fixture template configured to be secured to a component, the fixture template including a plurality of insert holes and index slots connected to the plurality of insert holes;
• and
• a plurality of guide inserts having channels and a key that is configured to be removably secured within tone of the index slots, wherein each of the channels comprises an orientation and,
• wherein the orientation of at least two of the plurality of guide inserts differs, wherein the orientation comprises a length, an axial angle, and a radial angle, wherein the orientation of at least two of the plurality of guide inserts differs with respect to one or more of the length, the axial angle, or the radial angle,
• wherein each of the plurality of guide inserts is removably secured within a respective one of the plurality of inserts holes to position and orient the channels in relation to a pattern of openings to be formed in relation to the component, and
• wherein each of the channels is configured to receive an operative member of a drill that is configured to form the pattern of openings in relation to the component.