Robotic Automation of the Turbo-Propeller Engine Blade Grinding Process

Abstract

Robotic automation of industrial processes in terms of the adaptation of the robot path to changing external conditions has recently been one of the main subjects of research and implementation studies. The presented study involved trailing plane grinding the turbine blades. The suggested automated station comprises an IRB 140 robot handling the processed element, grinding tool and an IRB 1600 robot with a 3D scanning head installed. The presented robotic automation solutions may be used for finishing operations on blades constituting elements of aircraft engines, power generating turbines and wind turbines.