Thermal inspection and machining systems and methods of use

摘要

The present application provides a thermal imaging and machining system for a machine component. The thermal imaging and machining system may include a machining subsystem with a machining device for drilling one or more holes in the machine component and a thermal inspection subsystem positioned about the machining subsystem. The thermal inspection subsystem may include an imager and one or more fluid supply lines such that a thermal response of the holes in the machine component may be determined.

主权项

1. An integrated thermal imaging and machining system for a machine component, comprising:
a machining subsystem; the machining subsystem comprising a machining device for drilling one or more holes in the machine component; and a thermal inspection subsystem positioned about the machining subsystem; the thermal inspection subsystem comprising an imager, one or more fluid supply lines, and one or more flow meters and one or more pressure sensors positioned within the one or more fluid supply lines, wherein the thermal inspection subsystem and the machining subsystem are integrated and associated with each other for in-situ drilling and inspection of the holes, such that further operation of the machining subsystem is continued based on a thermal response of the one or more holes in the machine component as determined by the thermal inspection subsystem.