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Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Turbine Blades


Flashing is a concern in nearly any manufacturing process, and Aerospace Alloys provides an efficient solution: our abrasive waterjet cutting capabilities are used to remove flashing from aerospace turbine engine blades constructed from 421 stainless steel. Using abrasive waterjet cutting as opposed to another material removal process has the benefit of no heat affected zone, which allows for greater ease of machining, and it does not distort the physical properties of the material.

The abrasive waterjet cutting process allows for a tolerance to ± .050”, and the individual blades that we work with measure 48” x 8”. We typically run this process on 3000 to 5000 pieces per year, adding speed and accuracy to typical flashing removal. We are pleased to provide service the Northeastern US. For more information on this service, please contact Aerospace Alloys.







Specifications

Capabilities Applied/Processes

abrasive waterjet cut flashing off of parts

Tightest Tolerance

+/-.050

Material Thickness

Varies

Product Length

48"

Product Width

8"

Product Height

2-4" Varied

Cutting Method

Abrasive waterjet cutting

Base Material

421 Stainless Steel

Special Feature

By using abrasive waterjet cutting there is no Heat Affected Zone which allows for ease of machining and it does not distort the properties of the material.

Industry for Use

Power Generation

Volume

3000-5000 a year

Delivery Location

Northeastern US

Product Name

Blades - Land Based Turbine Engine Blades

Drawing Type Accepted

.dwg and .dxf

Tooling Cost

Minimal - Performed in house and included in price per piece.

Product Description

Turbine blade flashing removal



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