AV&R's Robotic Profiling Systems

AV&R’s automated profiling systems create high precision elliptical profiles on blades and vanes according to engineering designs. Their adaptive and closed-loop capabilities allow them to reach a ± 25 micron tolerance (± 0.9 thousandth of an inch or 0.025 millimeters).

Our automated systems include an inspection system used to perform final profile inspection of the leading and trailing edges. The repeatability of the measurements obtained is: Gage R&R (EV) ≤ 12 % for a tolerance of ±50µm/±.002″ within 4 sigma. Thinning of trailing edges, tri-blend and polishing of the blades, including platforms and fillet radii, can also be executed in these systems.

Whether for high or low pression vanes (HPT & LPT), compressor or fan blades, our adaptive profiling systems achieve the levels of precision required for the newest engine designs.

Advantages of Robotic Profiling

When you automate your blade profiling operations in your plant, you:

• Improve quality and consistency of your production
• Increase throughput
• Reduce abrasive consumption (up to 75%) and therefore costs
• Improve ergonomics and safety

Main Technologies

• Leading and trailing edges profiling
• Trailing edge thinning
• Foil, platform, and fillet radii polishing
• Tri-blend operations
• Chord length feedback
• Final edge profile feedback

Profiling is a very precise operation. Work with a team of precision experts who will ensure that you meet your specification requirements and offer an automated process that works in your production environment.