Press Release
L3I Wows Onlookers with
On-Site Turbine Inspection
BERLIN, Sept. 12, 2011 — Level 3 Inspection, a process
engineering and inspection firm headquartered in Stuart, Florida,
impressed observers in an August industrial gas turbine (IGT) field scanning
project performed in record time at global IGT giant Siemens’s Berlin manufacturing
center. Master scanning technician Wade Rigsby scanned a series of combustors,
ducts and vanes on-site. The massive parts never had to leave the warehouse
floor.
“By making our SmartFAI (First
Article Inspection) process portable and global, we’ve demonstrated that we can
pull together an inspection process on site without adding any down time for
the customer,” said Scott McAfee, chief engineer and COO, referring to L3I’s
First Article Inspection service. “High data density combined with complete
inspection according to specs and requirements gives our customers the insights
that they need to optimize their operations.”
L3I is expanding its field
scanning operations to provide IGT component and engine manufacturers with plentiful
surface dimensional data to find subtle process anomalies and wear trends,
without the parts ever needing to leave the factory or power plant. With part
surface point densities as high as 800 points per square millimeter — each
point having its own precise 3D coordinates — manufacturers can gain new
insights are available into the root causes of performance limits, develop a
rework process, or verify repairs on any turbine engine component.
“Speed is the key. Traditional
CMM-based processes are far too slow and costly in today’s competitive gas turbine
parts market,” said Bill Greene, L3I’s CEO and director of business
development. “Worse, CMM data are sparse and don’t allow trending over time.
Fortunately, our 21st Century white light scanning experience, combined with
the strongest airfoil domain expertise offers a vastly superior dimensional
inspection capability for turbine manufacturers and their customers around the
world.”
L3I prefers to treat its
customers as partners. Any inspection process begins with a candid discussion
of the problem. A comprehensive inspection strategy is planned and launched.
Once a part has been scanned and a report saved, the inspection and analysis
processes become repeatable, and can then be duplicated on other replacement
parts or serviced parts. Ongoing trend analysis allows the team to study wear
patterns, changes over time, or variations from part to part.
Facing a market that is tougher
than ever, IGT manufacturers have to be ready to adjust — or overhaul — their design
and manufacturing strategies while parts are still in development. Manufacturers
need enough information to make the correct decisions the first time. By
bringing fast, comprehensive, and repeatable inspection directly to the
customer, L3I’s on-site approach solves the speed versus accuracy dilemma.
Further
information can be obtained by contacting Bill Greene at 561.775.7911 or sales@level3inspection.com.
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