Method of tip grinding the blades of a gas turbine rotor

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PATENT NO 9114496
APP PUB NO 20120202405A1
SERIAL NO

13350114

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A method of grinding the tip of a blade which forms part of a rotor for a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes mounting a plurality of blades in a disc to provide a blade assembly; mounting the blade assembly in a grinding apparatus; aligning the plurality of blades in a predetermined position using compressed fluid; and, grinding the blade tips.

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ROLLS-ROYCE PLCLONDON SW1E 6AT

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Jones, Kevin Belper, GB 232 9622
Saunders, Duncan Derby, GB 4 31
Suckling, Martin S Derby, GB 3 24

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