Mechanical grinding apparatus for blending defects on turbine blades and associated method of use
US7112118B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B27/027
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A grinding apparatus for use with an endoscope for viewing and blending defects on a turbine engine blade is provided. In one preferred embodiment a mechanical driver causes a grinding head on the end of a grinding tool to reciprocate at a predetermined speed. The position of the grinding head is fixed via the operator via a trigger on the grinding tool which articulates an outer portion of a support tube of the grinding tool.
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