Grinding apparatus for blending defects on turbine blades...

Details Grinding apparatus for blending defects on turbine blades... Grinding apparatus for blending defects on turbine blades...

2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Nguyen, George (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Precision device or process - or with condition responsive...

By optical sensor

C451S294000, C451S356000, C451S359000

Reexamination Certificate

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06899593

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 air pulses from an air supply cause 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. In another preferred embodiment, fluid is used to reciprocate the grinding head.

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