Taylor Hobson stacking software
Taylor Hobson’s measurement system aims to provide an in-depth analysis of aero applications with the aim of ensuring optimised performance while supporting the possibility of continual development. The AEROStack system claims to provide automated measurements with improved repeatability, which will hopefully help users complete engine builds quicker.
Key information:
- Taylor Hobson's measurement system hopes to improve throughput and engine yield.
- The AEROStack is an automated system, differing from the previously used manual options, which hopes to improve repeatability, consistency, and quality.
- Additionally, the metrology solution specialist hopes its system will optimise performance levels while also supporting the possibility of continual development.
Over the years, turbine engine builders have been forced to rely upon manual processes for both measurement purposes and the stacking of turbines. Due to this manual nature, these processes can be both slow and heavily reliant upon the skill of the operator.
The AEROStack automates this process with the aim of increasing throughput, as well as engine yield while maintaining high levels of accuracy. Additional benefits that Taylor Hobson believes align with the automation of this process include improvements to repeatability, consistency between sites and operators, and improved build quality.
The metrology solutions provider insists that its system can provide reduced engine noise, vibration, fuel consumption, and seal & bearing wear. Proposed applications where the AEROStack may be utilised include:
- Aligning Aircraft Target Board (ATB).
- Alignment of the Internal Navigating Unit (INU).
- Compressor and turbine modules.
- Engine blade measurement.
- Gyroscopes.
- Jet engine alignment.
- Landing gear and hydraulic parts.
- Shafts and gear bores.