Airfoil edge finishing takes the forged airfoil, often with "squared edges," to the finish leading and trailing edge shapes. At this point, it's also common to check the internal cavities of the blade, be it honeycomb or web structures, for their integrity.
The challenge
The combination of the twist, lean, and edge shape makes the measurement and inspection task very demanding. The impact of tiny features on the edges, compared to the size of the blade, is challenging. For internal characteristics, the blade size and material properties are demanding.
Our solution
- Digitally capture and analyze in 2D and 3D the conformity of the whole airfoil, including the intricate edges.
- ZEISS solutions measure the highest resolution and accuracy to analyze the edge: regular radius, elliptical shape, etc.
- ZEISS offers CT solutions for checking the internals.