Device for Contact Measurement of Turbine Blade Geometry in Robotic Grinding Process

Area of Science:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Technology
• Metrology

Background:

• Development of a novel measuring device for aircraft engine blade thickness.
• Establishment of design criteria and performance assumptions for the device.
• Implementation of a robotic grinding process for blade manufacturing.

Discussion:

• Accuracy and repeatability testing of the manufactured device using a standard workpiece.
• Verification of the device's performance through in-situ measurement of aircraft engine blades.
• Analysis of the device's suitability for controlling the robotic grinding process.

Key Insights:

• The measuring device achieves an accuracy one order of magnitude superior to the requirement for aircraft engine blades.
• The device's precision is sufficient for effective control of the grinding process.
• The device integrates into a robotic station's feedback loop for real-time process adjustment.

Outlook:

• Potential for the device in non-destructive testing and quality assurance of critical engine components.
• Adaptability of the measurement technology for other precision manufacturing applications.
• Future research could explore enhanced sensor integration for broader process monitoring.