Captive fastener quick-release end effector

A quick-release end effector configured to couple to a swaging tool, the quick-release end effector comprising:

• a body comprising a plurality of stationary threads;
• a clamping member comprising a plurality of moving threads;
• and
• a cam lock configured to operate between an open position and a closed position;
• wherein in the closed position, a locking edge of the cam lock causes threads of a fastener to be clamped between the moving threads of the clamping member and the stationary threads of the body, thereby securing the fastener during swaging operations by the swaging tool.

A method for swaging an end of a fastener, the method comprising:

• coupling a quick-release end effector to a swaging tool, the quick-release end effector comprising:
• a body comprising a plurality of stationary threads;
• a clamping member comprising a plurality of moving threads;
• and
• a cam lock configured to operate between an open position and a closed position;
• operating the cam lock to the open position;
• inserting the end of the fastener to be swaged into the quick-release end effector such that threads of the fastener contact the stationary threads of the body;
• operating the cam lock to the closed position in order cause the threads of the fastener to be clamped between the moving threads of the clamping member and the stationary threads of the body;
• and
• operating the swaging tool in order to swage the end of the fastener.