Surface texturing of fan-blade body by random-orbital polishing with in-line aqueous mist

• Main Authors: Danaraj, Edgar Jeevan, Yeo, Swee Hock
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering; Random-Orbital Polishing; Finishing
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/160121
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Mechanical polishing is the most common process to remove surface irregularities on fan blades such as scallop height features, while maintaining the required dimensional limits and textures. After the polishing process, the part will undergo shot peening, vibratory finishing, and later painting and...