Patent ID: 9089949
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
1. An automated polishing system for polishing an article having a coating, the automated polisher comprising: a polisher for polishing the coating on the article; a robotic positioner for moving the polisher relative to the article on an automated path, wherein the polisher polishes at least a part of the coating during movement; a force feedback sensor for determining a force of the polisher against the article during polishing; and, a controller for maintaining the polisher within a predetermined force range against the article based at least in part on the force determined by the force feedback sensor, wherein the controller changes one or more polishing parameters of the polisher while polishing, wherein the one or more polishing parameters are changed based on an initial inspection of the article prior to polishing, and wherein the initial inspection identifies locations of cooling holes in the article.