Inventors:
David M. Dombrowski - Milford OH
William D. Rouse - Milford OH
Robert W. Bean - Worster CT
Paul D. Cotnoir - North Grosvenordale CT
David P. Asmus - Princeton MA
Andre G. Beaupre - Worster MA
Kevin M. Conlon - Dracut MA
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
B23C 312
Abstract:
An edge contouring system for removing burrs from edges of precision parts. The system includes an industrial robot for moving a special piloted deburring tool along the part edges. A compliance device applies a constant force on the deburring tool to keep it in contact with the part edge, yet permits movement of the tool in a direction normal to the part surface to accommodate for irregularities in the part geometry. A pilot integral with the deburring tool limits penetration of the tool into the part edge.