Connecting American Manufacturers (CAM)

Abstract

This report summarizes assessments and analyses focused on identifying the sources and criticality of manufacturing variability on high pressure turbine blade performance. Technology gaps to reduce variability and the potential cost and benefits to close those gaps were evaluated. Rolls Royce Corporation took the approach to evaluate manufacturing variability as it relates to overall engine performance, whereas General Electric Aviation focused on airflow efficiency for high pressure turbine blades through improved cooling hole fabrication. Opportunities to close the gaps and improve the digital information thread were reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA589890

Entities

People

  • Nainesh B. Rathod

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Assembly
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Information
  • Economic Development
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Government Procurement
  • High Pressure
  • Manufacturing
  • Mobile Application Software
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain

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  • Aerodynamics.
  • Educational Psychology
  • Software Engineering