Abstract
An adaptive blending system and method are disclosed. A blending operation is performed on defects of a turbine engine component based on an initial blending profile. The adaptive blending system and method dynamically observes and detects strain data of the defects during the blending operation. The detected strain data of the defects are sent to a processor for analysis in a substantially real-time basis to obtain strain levels of the defects. The processor generates a strain level of a defect based on the detected strain data, and generates an adjusted blending profile for use in the blending operation.
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What is claimed is:
An adaptive blending system and method are disclosed. A blending operation is performed on defects of a turbine engine component based on an initial blending profile. The adaptive blending system and method dynamically observes and detects strain data of the defects during the blending operation. The detected strain data of the defects are sent to a processor for analysis in a substantially real-time basis to obtain strain levels of the defects. The processor generates a strain level of a defect based on the detected strain data, and generates an adjusted blending profile for use in the blending operation.
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02/19/2026Published
06/25/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(3)
F01D 5/00:Blades; Blade-carrying members (nozzle boxes F01D 9/02); Heating, heat-insulating, cooling, or antivibration means on the blades or the members
B23P 6/04:Repairing fractures or cracked metal parts or products, e.g. castings
G01N 23/20008:Constructional details of analysers, e.g. characterised by X-ray source, detector or optical system; Accessories therefor; Preparing specimens therefor (monochromators for X-rays using crystals G21K 1/06)