This disclosure generally relates to peening tooling, and more specifically to peening tooling for roll peening.
Turbomachinery, such as fan blades, compressor components, and integrally bladed rotors (IBRs) experience high vibration and intense tensile stresses during operation. These stresses make such components susceptible to high cycle fatigue, and stress corrosion cracking, all of which may reduce service life of the component. Turbomachinery may also be susceptible to foreign object damage, which can speed the initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks, affecting service life.
When an IBR blade is damaged, the entire IBR must be removed from the engine to be repaired or replaced. Where individual blades may be attached to a disk through the blade's root, the individual blade may be separately removed and repaired.
When an IBR blade is created and joined to the IBR, processes must account for the entire IBR. Where individual blades may be attached to a disk through the blade's root, the individual blade may be individually created.
When either initial manufacture or repair is undertaken, peening processes are known to enhance the surface properties of turbomachinery to increase fatigue strength and fatigue life by inducing residual stresses in the surfaces of the turbomachinery.
These and other features of the present disclosure can be best understood from the following specification and drawings, the following of which is a brief description.
An example peening tool includes at least one first roller having a peening surface disposed about and along a first core. At least a portion of the at least one first roller is configured to contact a component to be peened along a length. The length extends along at least a portion of the first core. The at least one first roller is configured to provide line contact on the component along the length. A profile of the at least one first roller is determined based on a profile of the component. The peening tool also includes a backer or backers disposed in register with the first plurality of rollers such that the first plurality of rollers moves with the backer/backers during peening. The at least one first roller and the backer or backers are configured to be arranged on opposing surfaces of the component.
An example tooling system for peening includes a milling machine having a spindle moveable along three (3) axes and a base moveable about two (2) axes and configured to hold at least one component. The tooling system also includes a peening tool attached to the spindle, the peening tool including at least one first roller having a peening surface disposed about and along a first core. At least a portion of the at least one first roller is configured to contact a component to be peened along a length. The length extends along at least a portion of the first core. The at least one first roller is configured to provide line contact on the component along the length. A profile of the at least one first roller is determined based on a profile of the component. The peening tool also includes at least one second roller is disposed about and along a second core. The at least one second roller is in register with the at least one first roller such that the at least one first roller moves with the at least one second roller during peening. The at least one first roller and the at least one second roller are configured to be arranged on opposing surfaces of the component.
An example method for peening a component includes providing a component having a profile at least partially configured to be peened. A peening tool is arranged for use on a milling machine. The peening tool includes at least one first roller having a peening surface disposed about and along a first core. At least a portion of the at least one first roller is configured to contact a component to be peened along a first length. The first length extends along at least a portion of the first core. The at least one first roller is configured to provide line contact on the component along the length. A profile of the at least one first roller is determined based on the profile of the component. The peening tool also includes a backer in register with the at least one first roller such that the at least one first roller move with the backer. The at least one first roller and the backer are arranged on opposing surfaces of the component and contact opposing surfaces of the component. The at least one first roller and the backer move along the opposing surfaces of the component such that the at least one first roller peens at least a portion of one of the opposing surfaces.
a is cross-sectional view of an example profile of a roller of the example peening tool of
b is cross-sectional view of another example profile of a roller of the example peening tool of
c is cross-sectional view of another example profile of a roller of the example peening tool of
d is cross-sectional view of another example profile of a roller of the example peening tool of
e is cross-sectional view of another example profile of a roller of the example peening tool of
f is cross-sectional view of another example profile of a roller of the example peening tool of
a is a perspective view of an example spring of the example peening tool of
b is a perspective view of another example spring of the example peening tool of
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The controller 11, shown schematically, is in communication with the milling machine 10 to determine and control peening parameters on given areas of the component 18, depth of peening depending on the component geometry 18, and other similar parameters considered during the peening process. The controller 11 controls the rotation speed of the peening tool 22. The controller 11 also controls the peening tool 22 position to induce the required peening depth defined by the modeling of the peening process (
Spindle 16 is movable along axis X, axis Y, and axis Z, via sliding rails surfaces on the machine (not shown) or other known means. Table 14 moves about axis Y, as shown by arrow A. Platform 12 is movable about axis X, as shown by arrow B. Peening tool 22 is attached to spindle 16 via tool holder 20. The component 18 is disposed on table 14 such that table 14 and platform 12 can move component about axis X and axis Y, as shown by arrows A and B, respectively. Peening tool 22 is movable along axis X, axis Y, and axis Z via spindle 16.
The combined movements of the platform 12, table 14, and spindle 16 define the milling machine 10 as a five axis milling machine 10. Peening tool 22 contacts various surfaces of component 18 using the five axis movement of the platform 12, table 14, and spindle 16.
In one example, platform 12 is also movable along axis X, axis Y, and axis Z. Although a milling machine 10 having five axis movement using platform 12, table 14, and spindle 16 is shown, other configurations and components allowing for five axis movement may be used. However, milling machines 10 capable of movement in a different number of axes may be used depending on complexities of milling machine 10, the complexity of controller 11 and peening tool 22, as well as the components 18 to be peened.
In this example, peening tool 22 is removable from tool holder 20. Tool holder 20 may also be used with cutting tools (not shown), as known, to cut, form, and mill a component 18 being manufactured. In this way, milling of components 18 and peening of components 18 using peening tool 22 can be done on the same milling machine 10 without removal of component 18, or additional machinery or fixtures.
In one example, the component 18 is made of titanium or nickel. However, other materials may be used.
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The first core 30 is attached via a shaft 34 such that the first core 30 is attached to holder 20. A first roller or a plurality of first rollers 36 is disposed about the first core 30 and along the length of the first core 30, and are powered by a driver 35. For ease of discussion, the first roller or plurality of first rollers 36 are described as the first plurality of rollers 36 hereinafter. A length 40 is defined by the first plurality of rollers 36 arranged to contact the component 18 (
In this example, the first core 30 is a rotating core 30. The rotation of first core 30 causes rotation of the first plurality of rollers 36 during the peening process. In this example, the first core 30 causes rotation of the first plurality of rollers 36 in a first direction, illustrated by arrow 43. However, first core 30 may rotate in either direction about axis h.
The second core 42 of backer 31 is attached to attachment portion 44. Backer 31 further includes a second roller or plurality of second rollers 46 disposed about second core 42 and along second core 42. For ease of discussion, the second roller or plurality of second rollers 46 are described as a plurality of second rollers 46 hereinafter. The second plurality of rollers 46 is arranged to contact the component 18 (
Although the example backer 31 includes a second core 42 and second plurality of rollers 46, it is within the contemplation of this disclosure for backer 31 to be made of different materials such that portions of backer 31 contacting component 18 slide along component 18 while preventing deformation of surface of component 18 not being peened. Backer 31 may be any material which prevents deformation of the surface opposing the surface to be peened.
In this example, second core 32 rotates at a lower speed than the peening tool. As a result, second plurality of rollers 46 rotates about axis j in response to and in a direction opposite the rotation of the first plurality of rollers 36, as shown by arrow 54. However, second plurality of rollers 46 may rotate in either direction.
First core 30 having first plurality of rollers 36 and second core 32 having second plurality of rollers 46 are attached via spring 52. Spring 52 is disposed between attachment portion 44 and shaft 34 such that first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 are in register with each other such that the first plurality of rollers 36 and the second plurality of rollers 46 move in unison and the second plurality of rollers 46 is backing the area being peened such that deformation is prevented. Spring 52 provides a force to be applied by first plurality of rollers 36 on a surface of the component 18, as will be described in further detail below.
In this example, the first plurality of rollers 36 form a tapered profile 37 while second plurality of rollers 46 form a cylindrical profile 39. However, the profiles 37, 39 of the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 may be the same or different. The profiles 37, 39 of the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 are determined based on the geometry of the surfaces of the component 18. Several peening tools 22 having different profiles can be used to peen one component 18 on one milling machine 10.
The first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 are independently removable from corresponding first core 30 and second core 32, respectively. In this way, the profile 37 of the first plurality of rollers 36 and the profile 39 of the second plurality of rollers 46 may be changed depending on the component 18 to be peened as well as the dimensions of the surface of the component 18 to be peened.
In one example, the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 are made out of at least one of a steel, cemented carbide or ceramic material, and other similar materials, or have a coating thereof. In one example, a lubricant such as oil may be used on the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 to prevent wear on the peening tool 22 due to peening operation.
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The second plurality of rollers 46 are disposed on and in contact with opposing surface 70 of the component 18. As the first plurality of rollers 36 peens the component 18 by rolling along the first surface 64, the second plurality of rollers 46 rotate in an opposite direction and move along the corresponding opposite portion of opposing surface 70 in register with the first roller 36 to prevent deformation of opposing surface 70 as the first plurality of rollers 36 peen first surface 64. IBR 60 is situated on table 14 and platform 12. The attachment of the peening tool 22 to holder 20, which is in turn attached to spindle 16 along with the movement of the table 14 and platform 12 (as previously illustrated in
As the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46 contact and move along opposing surfaces 64, 70 of the component 18, the pressure applied by first plurality of rollers 36 is uniformly distributed along the length 40 of the first plurality of rollers 36 contacting the component 18.
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In one example, modeling 202 is processed via the controller 11. In another example, modeling 202 is processed via a computer 203, or other external device and input via the controller 11. However, other systems allowing modeling 202 may be used.
The peening tool 22 parameters are defined based on the component inputs at step 212. Peening tool 22 parameters may include, but are not limited to, dimensions, peening depth, and rotation speed of the first core 30. In one example, the predicted surface and spring loads are used to define the required peening depth. In another example, a desired temperature at the interface between the peening tool 22 and the component 18 may be predicted to define the peening tool 22 rotation speed (spindle 16 RPM).
The corresponding component 18 characteristics are predicted, based on the input parameters and the peening tool 22 parameters, at step 214. These characteristics may include, but are not limited to, pressure, surface residual stress, cold work depth, and residual stress depth resulting from the inputs and peening tool 22.
The theoretical results are reviewed at step 216. If the results are not acceptable, the peening tool 22 parameters are re-defined 212. If the results are acceptable, a path for the peening tool 22 on component 18 is determined at step 218. The outputs of the example modeling 202 are the peening tool 22 depth of penetration, the number of peened paths, the peening tool 22 rotational speed, and peening length. However, other outputs may be used.
In one example, the spindle 16 speed used with peening tool 22 can be in the range of 500 to 5000 RPM based on the material of component 18 and peening load. The depth of peening on component 18 can be in the range of 0.001-0.003 inches (0.00254-0.00762 cm), and the feed per rotation, or step over, can be in the range of 0.0005 to 0.002 inches (0.00127-0.00508 cm). The load applied by peening tool 22 can be in the range of 200-1000 lbs. (90.72-453.59 kg).
After modeling 202 provides necessary outputs for the peening tool 22 and milling machine 10, peening occurs either before a finishing process or after a finishing process 220. When peening occurs before the finishing process, the component is semi-finished 222 such that the surfaces of the component 18 are partially roughed to remove large variations on the surface. Peening is then conducted 224, as described above in this disclosure.
If peening occurs after the finishing process, a finishing process is conducted 226, followed by conducting peening 224. Finishing process 226 may include completely roughing the surfaces of component 18, and otherwise creating component 18 with generally smooth surfaces.
After peening occurs at step 224, a second finishing process 227 may optionally be undertaken 228. The component 18 is then inspected and the component 18 fatigue life is predicted at step 228.
Although the example modeling 202 and peening process 200 is shown, it is within the contemplation of this disclosure to include additional steps, or different arrangement or combination of steps to model and peen a component 18.
In operation, a component 18 is disposed on table 14 of the milling machine 10. In this example, the profile 37 of the first plurality of rollers 36 and the profile 39 of the second plurality of rollers 46 are determined based on the component 18 geometry and profile. The target residual stress of the component 18, the depth of the peening, and the magnitude of the peening are also considered determining the profiles 37, 39 of the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46, respectively. A determination of the load to be applied by the peening tool 22 is made. As a result, a rotation speed of first core 30 is determined, and results in a rotation speed of the first plurality of rollers 36 and second plurality of rollers 46. In one example, the load force that the peening tool 22 applies to the component 18 is dependent on the material of the component 18. The controller 11 controls how much load force the peening tool 22 applies at any given time, as well as the rotation speed of the first core 30. The load pressure to be applied by the peening tool 22 is adjustable depending on the portion of the component 18 to be peened. The first plurality of rollers 36 and the second plurality of rollers 46 move in response to the summed speed of the platform 12, table 14, and spindle 16, while rotating based on the rotation speed of the first core 30.
Once the profiles 37, 39 of the first plurality of rollers 36 and the second plurality of rollers 46 are determined, the path of the peening tool 22 while contacting the component 18 is mapped. In one example, the path will encompass the entire surface of the component 18 to be peened. In another example, multiple paths may be determined to reach different areas of the surface of the component 18 to be peened.
After the peening tool 22 is attached to the spindle 16 via tool holder 20, the peening process begins as the spindle 16 moves the peening tool 22, in conjunction with the platform 12 and table 14 moving component 18, to provide 5-axis, or any multiple axis movement, such that the peening tool 22 can reach all surfaces of the component 18 to be peened. As a result of the use of peening tool 22, a peened surface of the component 18 is created having minimal surface roughness.
The peening tool 22 is also configured to prevent deformation of surfaces which are not being peened via backer 31. The backer 31 provides a backing force driven by the strength of spring 52. The line contact of the first plurality of rollers 36 is in register with line contact of the backer 31.
In one example, the use of the peening tool 22 negates the need for a finishing step, which may include removing a thin layer of the remaining component 18 surface to meet necessary component 18 specifications. Peening using the peening tool 22 results in a surface smooth enough to meet necessary technical specification of the component 18.
Although a preferred embodiment has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of this disclosure. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine the true scope and content of this disclosure.