Advanced Mechatronic System for Manufacturing and Repair of Turbine Blades

Abstract Aspects of advanced technology for individual jet engine components repair are discussed. The technological solutions lie in the domain of cutting path planning and machining of difficult-to-cut materials. The paper presents an integrated process chain for multi-axis high speed milling of airfoil materials like titanium or nickel alloys. The main development items are based on a 3D optoelectronic sensor system, simulation and cutting path planning system and a milling reference model. The results of these research developments are pursued within an ESPRIT project in the domain Intelligent Equipment and Control