Employing frequency-modulated laser interferometry technology, Global Advantage HTA provides rapid non-contact scanning at single-micron uncertainty to verify blade characteristics, including aerofoil, platform, root, shroud and other features.
Highly polished blade surfaces are easily measured, without the need for the secondary coating and cleaning operations required for many non-contact technologies. Using BladeSmart inspection software from Hexagon, the Global Advantage HTA solution includes an execution command library containing aerofoil, platform and root geometry methods, allowing users to create and deploy measurement programs faster.
Says states Michael Mariani, director of strategic business development, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence North America: “The rigorous demands of increased engine production and the growing trend for shopfloor inspection paved the way for the Global Advantage HTA, the first comprehensive solution specific to blade inspection. The Global Advantage HTA technology integrates seamlessly into the manufacturing engineering and production operations of aeroengine manufacturers. More importantly, this high precision metrology solution meets the throughput and flexibility requirements of today’s aerospace industry.”
