Device for Machining Turbine Parts

Abstract

A device for machining turbine parts includes a fixed base and an oppositely disposed adjustable base; first and second clamping plates, each of the clamping plates being with opposing sides of each of the fixed base and the adjustable base; a plurality of adjustable pins extending from the adjustable base in the direction of the fixed base; a plurality of work support pins extending from the fixed base in the direction of the adjustable base, each of the plurality of work support pins being in vertical alignment with a corresponding one of the plurality of adjustable pins; each of said plurality of adjustable pins and work support pins being structured and disposed for applying equivalent pressure at each surface point of the turbine part; a hydraulic system for actuating the clamping plates for securing the turbine part during the machining process.

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