Method of tip grinding the blades of a gas turbine rotor
US9114496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B19/14
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of grinding the tip of a blade which forms part of a rotor for a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes mounting a plurality of blades in a disc to provide a blade assembly; mounting the blade assembly in a grinding apparatus; aligning the plurality of blades in a predetermined position using compressed fluid; and, grinding the blade tips.
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