Method for measuring slow roll characteristics of partially machined shaft of an electrodynamic machine

Abstract

An electrodynamic machine shaft slow roll measurement testing and remediation method that can be performed on a partially machined shaft. Upon completion of slow roll tests on a partially machined shaft the manufacturer may complete machining of shafts that successfully meet the test specification. If a partially machined shaft fails the test specification, the manufacturer at its option may attempt to remediate the shaft, so that it successfully meets slow roll specification upon re-testing. Exemplary remediation steps may include further concentricity machining to reduce mechanical runout or shaft treatment, such as by heating and/or quenching to reduce electrical runout. Partially machined shafts that fail slow roll test specifications (with or without remediation efforts) may be scrapped or otherwise recycled without, completing final machining operations.