Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Turbine Blades",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Programme membership adds PLM to measurement from
NVision, which we summarised at the time by saying "NVision offers PTC's industry leading mechanical computer aided design (MCAD) and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Scanner detects turbine cracks from
Phoenix Inspection Systems: "Phoenix Inspection Systems' new scanner will Alstom to replace manual steam turbine disc inspections with the latest phased array techniques".
In June 2007, we covered the news from NVision
concerning its Maxos optical scanning system
- take a look at Optical scanning slashes inspection times
which says: "Centrax' Maxos optical scanning system has cut a customer's turbine blade inspection times by 97% compared to the co-ordinate measuring machine it was previously using".
Take a look also at the news release from Delcam, Inspection software is made for Renishaw's Revo,
as well as Multi-axis optical CMM released in North America from NVision,
and Laminating system aids carnival project from Huntsman Advanced Materials.
See also:
IR camera monitors engine turbines
(March 2007)
Cedip Infrared Systems' Silver 450M IR camera is being used by Snecma, for remote noncontact fatigue testing of engine turbine blades
Readers identify 1D and 2D codes
(January 2007)
Handheld reader range is able to reliably identify a number of codes in different cell sizes and under different contrast conditions
Bolts help keep turbines under tension
(October 2006)
Suzlon Energy, one of the fastest growing wind energy companies in the world, is now fitting RotaBolts on all its 1.25 and 2.1MW wind turbines
Vibrometer aids research at Pretoria University
(April 2006)
University of Pretoria uses scanning laser vibrometer to measure vibrations on moving turbine blades without mass loading the system
Adaptive machining flies high at air show
(March 2006)
Adaptive machining products for aerospace to be shown at Farnborough Air Show using combination of expertise in software for machining and inspection and hardware-independent inspection software
Masking resins suit complex sensitive shapes
(March 2006)
Masking resins save time in metal finishing, protect critical surfaces and suit complex sensitive shapes such as turbine blades and medical orthopaedic implants, such as knee joint components
Fabric makes longer stiffer wind turbine blades
(February 2006)
A breakthrough single-end roving and knitted fabric will help wind turbine manufacturers to compete against other alternative energy sources by reducing the cost per kilowatt-hour
Meeting planned on wind farm noise
(February 2006)
As noise becomes an increasingly significant issue in the development of renewable energy, a meeting on wind farm noise is planned for Tuesday 25 April in Stratford-upon-Avon
Vibration measurement is more sensitive
(January 2006)
Single-beam laser Doppler vibrometer offers improved noncontact vibration measurement
ESI joins European research projects
(December 2005)
ESI selected to join two long-term European projects - ISA-PESR and Impress - in applied material science to study elemental changes during different phases of the casting process
ESI Group joins two EU projects
(December 2005)
ESI to participate in EU projects on integrative simulation of advanced protective gas electro-slag remelting and intermetallic materials processing in relation to earth and space solidification
Gear technology improves precision
(December 2005)
Winbro Group integrates Harmonic Drive gear technology into machine tools to improve precision and reliability
Rotor balancing explained
(December 2005)
This article from Universal Balancing aims to give a little insight into the balancing world and provide a better understanding of balance at the design stage of a project
Russia and Ukraine reveal nanoparticle advances
(November 2005)
A DTI Global Watch Mission to Russia and Ukraine aimed to identify nanotechnologies and partnerships to complement and enhance UK activity
High-pressure pumps boost hole drilling efficiency
(September 2005)
An aero engine builder has transformed the efficiency of EDM hole drilling operations in the manufacture of turbine blades by switching to a system based on Wanner Hydra-Cell pumps
Modelling paste turns to turbine blades
(June 2005)
RenPaste seamless modelling paste has literally revolutionised manufacturing processes for one of the Netherlands' leading tooling and prototyping companies
Imager puts turbine blades to the test
(May 2005)
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas uses a thermal imaging camera to assure the quality of the curing process in its blade manufacturing operation
University joins in space metals research
(March 2005)
Scientists at the University of Greenwich are playing a key role in a GBP 28 million project with the European Space Agency to develop the metals of the future
Solids control system benefits steam boilers
(November 2004)
Demonstrating claimed new levels of accuracy and reliability, Solartron Mobrey's new total dissolved solids control system, the TDS 880, offers an advance in boiler blowdown management
CMM switches to turbine blade reverse engineering
(August 2004)
Rows of blades in a gas turbine generator cost millions of pounds, yet need to be replaced frequently
Aerospace techniques demonstrated in London
(August 2004)
Delcam will demonstrate its latest techniques for machining and inspection of aerospace components at the Aero-Engine Expo to be held next month in London
Winbro Group signs for CADCAM software
(August 2004)
Delcam's Power Solution CADCAM software has been selected by the Winbro Group for its radical new five-axis laser machining process - Lasemill
Adaptive machining solutions go on show
(June 2004)
At this year' IMTS exhibition, Delcam will launch a new range of adaptive machining solutions to overcome a variety of manufacturing challenges in both toolmaking and production machining operations
Software speeds through point-cloud comparisons
(May 2004)
Focus Inspection is the next-generation software for point-cloud to CAD inspection built on the new Metris software platform, Focus V3
Rapid prototyping technology takes off
(April 2004)
Lestercast has used its rapid prototyping expertise to produce masking components for a company developing a highly complex coating system for aircraft turbine blades
CADCAM software gains a cutting edge
(February 2004)
VX Version 9 features significant end-user enhancements for assembly modelling, developing customised feature commands, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, 3D and 2D modelling, and CAM
Tiny nozzles clean up in tricky cavities
(September 2003)
A new ultrafine micro-nozzle pressure feed system is ideal for cleaning and finishing small and difficult to reach areas, such as those frequently found within precision built components
Analysis tools suit designers at every skill level
(August 2003)
SolidWorks reckons it has put sophisticated design analysis within the reach of every designer with major upgrades to its Cosmos analysis applications
Mobile transducers fix finishing problem
(August 2003)
Turbine engine components coater and repairer Chromalloy UK has averted a cleanliness problem at its Alfreton site in Derbyshire through the purchase of the latest submersible ultrasonic transducer
Scanner spotlights smaller samples
(July 2003)
Recently exhibited at the Control Messe 2003 in Germany, the new LC15 scanner makes it possible to scan small and detailed objects on a CMM
Guides go full circle
(July 2003)
When Mirage Machines launched its portable milling machine, the level of accuracy and reliability provided by THK's integral circular guide was no illusion
Planetary gearboxes help alternative energy
(June 2003)
Brevini's planetary gearbox range is being used in horizontal axis wind turbines all across Europe
Ultrasonic cleaner removes trike dangers
(March 2003)
A special aqueous ultrasonic cleaning system has enabled Centrax Turbine Components Division to remove a potentially carcinogenic trichloroethylene machine from its production process
Quick-stop valve protects steam turbines
(February 2003)
The VQS is a steam turbine quick stop valve with a proven design and technology for protection of steam turbines