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Remanufacture of Turbine Blades by Laser Cladding, Machining and In-Process Scanning in a Single Machine
Remanufacturing is one of the most efficient ways of recycling worn parts because it
consumes only a fraction of the energy, cost, and material required for new parts.
Remanufacture of engineering components typically entails serial labor intensive and
operator skill sensitive processes, often requiring parts to move between
manufacturers and subcontractors. Unfortunately the logistics and quality assurance
measures required for effective remanufacturing currently restrict its implementation
primarily to high value components (e.g. turbine blades, blisks, etc.). This research
reports progress toward an integrated production system which combines laser
cladding, machining and in-process scanning in a single machine for flexible and lean
remanufacturing.Mechanical Engineerin
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