The Automated Blisk Inspection System uses an ABB robotic arm with custom end of arm tooling, a custom turntable, and a computer vision algorithm to preform a QA check on bladed disk (blisk) root fillets. This process is currently preformed by hand at the Hooksett New Hampshire GE Aviation plant. The current inspection process requires extensive labor costs and consumables. This system is being developed to reduce overall cost of production while increasing factory output. Bi-directional compliance combined with precision pathing ensure proper inspection of root fillets and a tool changer enables seamless switching between blisk stages.

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Creator

• Hopkins, Michael P

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-012218-213509

Advisor

• Stafford, Kenneth A.
• Putnam, Craig B.

Year

• 2018

Sponsor

• GE Aviation

Date created

• 2018-01-22

Location

• Hooksett

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Robotics Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright