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Method of tip grinding the blades of a gas turbine rotor

US9114496B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2012
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 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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