Turbine blades and vanes undergo strict quality control to enhance their performance, durability, and ensure optimum operation. Dimensional deviations and inaccuracies can lead to inefficiencies and energy loss. With the rising demand for gas turbine turbines as bridge technology for renewable energy and grid stability, metrology solutions are essential for optimizing production processes in terms of quality and speed.

Furthermore, the use of hydrogen in gas turbines introduces new quality challenges related to thermal barrier coatings and materials, as the combustion chamber temperatures are expected to rise. High-value parts, and long production times increase the risk of significant non-conformances without careful monitoring.

Critical quality control for enhanced durability in casting processes

Comprehensive quality assessments are conducted on turbine blades and vanes to improve their durability, operational efficiency, and resistance to fatigue. The lost-wax casting process is one of the most common types, requiring quality assurance along the hole casting process. Material costs are high, and the manufacturing process is quite extensive. This makes metrology absolutely essential.

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