In this study, the grinding path was first segmented, and an improved manufacturing material-removal model for grinding wind-turbine blade surfaces was established based on the blade
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The majority of this work focuses on the toolpath generation. The algorithms were tested on a 5-m blade section, and the results were analyzed in terms of operation speed and accuracy. Finally, future work
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To solve this problem, we propose a workflow for autonomous surface grinding of wind turbine blades. It includes damage analysis based on scans of the blade, subsequent trajectory
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After flashing trimming, the leading and trailing edges have a small ridge that must be ground off to achieve the desired airfoil profile. The solution: capture the blade geometry as-built and process the
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Polishing the edges is one of the most important steps in fixing blade flaws in wind turbines. Addressing the issues of large curvature variations and high time.
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To address the challenge of automatically and efficiently grinding wind turbine blades, this article introduces a novel trajectory planning method for mobile robotic grinding wind turbine blade
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Robots can safely trim, grind and sand wind turbine blades. ARVADA, CO —Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy''s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are using robots to
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Incorporating automation into wind turbine blade production has the potential to increase the viability of wind energy. The remainder of this work will focus on novel methods for automating
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This precision grinding method allows blade damage to be removed with the utmost accuracy. This leaves the surface ready for a technician to reapply the balsa wood and fiberglass layers in order to
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Research at the laboratory demonstrates the ability of a robot to trim, grind, and sand blades. Those necessary steps occur after the two sides of the blade are made using a mold and then bonded
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