Abrading – Precision device or process - or with condition responsive... – Computer controlled
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-03
2011-12-06
Morgan, Eileen P. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Precision device or process - or with condition responsive...
Computer controlled
C451S006000, C451S009000, C451S010000, C451S011000, C451S029000, C451S054000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08070555
ABSTRACT:
A visual feedback system and method for airfoil polishing is disclosed. In one aspect there is a system for providing visual feedback during a polishing operation of a workpiece. In this system there is a model having a representation of a desired shape of the workpiece. A scanning system generates a representation of a current shape of the workpiece while in-process during the polishing operation. A comparator compares the current shape of the workpiece to the desired shape of the workpiece. An illumination system highlights the workpiece with visible light during the polishing operation. The highlighting of the workpiece with visible light is a function of the comparison between the current shape and the desired shape. The illumination system highlights a portion of the workpiece that needs additional polishing to conform to the desired shape.
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Cusick Ernest G.
General Electric Company
Hoffman Warnick LLC
Morgan Eileen P.
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