Case Studies: Operator Interface Facilitates Blade Inspection
Goodrich produces complete rotating assemblies for turbine engine manufacturers, major airlines and the industrial gas turbine market. The company specializes in grinding all types of high-production turbine airfoils for both low- and high-pressure applications; manufacturing stationary components such as vanes, vane rings, shrouds and nozzle segments; and machining rotating components such as disks, impellers and integrally bladed rotors.
Goodrich has the ability to grind complex geometries by implementing advanced technology using multi-axis conventional grinding and CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride). The company's quality management system is certified to ISO 9002 and AS9100 in addition to NADCAP approvals for special processes. A major part of the quality system is the 100% inspection of turbine blades for process control purposes.