Valid Point(s)
Turbine airfoil inspection poses some unique challenges, such as analyzing the twist of a newly manufactured blade compared to the CAD model. This is difficult using a CMM system, which depends on the operator to accurately capture the points that will show whether or not the blade is twisted within the allowable tolerance. Often, there is simply not enough point data to make an accurate comparison.
Faster Pussycat
Advanced capabilities provided by CAI have not come a moment too soon for the increasingly competitive gas turbine parts market. Increasingly, companies are facing the demand for more quality inspection results in less time.
Midwest Sampler Platter
Our customers are moving quickly to statistically based inspections in which the qualification is based not on a single piece, but on a sampling of parts, new part inspection would take much longer to complete without the ability to automate portions of the process.
Traditionally, studies based on a sampling of parts are done using CMM to generate metrics on dimensions for each part. This is
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We replace the CMM-based process with automated trend analysis. Once a part is scanned and a report is saved, portions of the capability studies defined by their customer or OEM specifications are automatically generated. Batch processing enables data collection and report generation on a large number of parts. Statistical analysis tools allow parts to be compared for pre-defined factors such as repeatability, changes over time, and variations from part to part.
We don’t have a Delorean (yet)
Everyone wants results fast. Most would prefer to have them yesterday. Our process allows us to deliver more complete results much quicker. Along with accuracy, comprehensiveness, and getting it right the first time, we know that speed is crucial.
Contact us today to start getting superior inspection results in less time with a simpler understanding of the entire process; and confidence in the results.
