Robotic Tri-blend
What Does Robotic Tri-blend Mean for AV&R?
This new robotic technology, unprecedented in the aeronautical industry, makes it possible to automate the blending of a complex zone, more precisely the junction between three surfaces, characteristic of variable vanes and compressor airfoils.
Our Solutions Work on What Types of Parts?
AV&R has innovated by developing this new abrasive finishing process for gas turbine parts.
What Can You Achieve With One of Our Robotic Tri-blend Machines?
Currently carried out manually by manufacturers of gas turbine parts, the automation of the airfoil tri-blend process thus makes it possible to correct surface defects or even to create dimensional requirements.
Concretely, What Will You Gain?
- Automate a difficult manual operation that generates additional production operations, all in a context of labor shortage.
- Ensure consistency in the quality of the blending in this complex area.
- Decrease human subjectivity, influencing the quality of the part produced.
- Decrease the amount of abrasives used.
- Decrease the risk of operators’ injuries.
How?
With an average cycle time of 60 seconds, the tri-blend process is customizable to each manufacturer’s needs. The process adapts to the state of the manufacturer’s part, whether it already has a radius created or not.
And More!
Main Technologies and Tools
- Radius creation.
- Complex surface blending (tri-surface).
- Robot ©Fanuc 6-axis.
- Mix of abrasive tools: belts and wheels.
- Piping for dust collector – connected to your factory system. (wet or dry).
- BrainWave software by ©AV&R – the software simplifies the programming and use of the robotic system.
- Online programming option available.
- Process available in the BF-X 200-c system: Compact, closed cell, part loading with trays, respect safety standards (RIA, CSA, CE…).
Would you like to know more about this innovative process? Our team of experts is here to answer you.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: The tri-blend area is one of the most complex zones to finish on turbine components. Traditionally done manually, it relies heavily on operator skill, which can lead to variability in quality and longer production times.
A: AV&R’s systems automate this critical operation to correct surface defects and meet dimensional requirements, while ensuring consistent and repeatable results.
A: The process uses a 6-axis robot combined with abrasive belts and wheels to perform complex surface blending and radius creation. It adapts to the condition of each part and can be customized to specific manufacturing requirements.
A: The process offers a fast and efficient operation, with an average cycle time of around 60 seconds, enabling higher throughput without compromising quality.