MM&T - Low Cost Production/Installation of Urethane Leading Edge Guards on Rotor Blades

Abstract

This program to develop a process for a low-cost production/installation of urethane leading edge guards for rotor blades was to consist of three tasks as follows: Task I - Manufacturing Process Identification. (a) Conduct a survey of manufacturers and literature for suitable erosion guard materials. (b) Determine flow, bonding, and temperature characteristics of the selected material. (c) Demonstrate the feasibility of the process of molding a boot on a 4-foot section of blade. Task II - Tool Design and Fabrication. From the results obtained in the molding phase of Task I, refine the tool concept and design and fabricate a tool to mold an erosion boot on a full-length blade. Task III - Fabrication Process Demonstration. Using the experience gained in Task I and the tool fabricated in Task II, form, bond, and inspect four full-scale leading edge erosion boots. Analyze and compare costs to current production process and prepare manufacturing work instructions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA101603

Entities

People

  • A. L. Belbruno
  • M. L. White

Organizations

  • Kaman Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Assembly
  • Blade Tips
  • Coatings
  • Contracts
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiberglass
  • Heat Energy
  • Leading Edges
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Peel Strength
  • Production
  • Resins

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.