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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2012
Christopher Sellars, Derby, GB;
Andrew Hewitt, Derby, GB;
Christopher Sellars, Derby, GB;
Andrew Hewitt, Derby, GB;
Rolls-Royce PLC, London, GB;
Abstract
An erosion testing assembly adapted to test an abradable surface of a component, the testing assembly including: a shroud attachable to the component; the shroud being adapted to receive an erosion gun. The present disclosure also relates to a method of testing an abradable surface of a component, wherein the method includes: attaching a shroud to the component; connecting an erosion gun to the shroud; and testing the abradable surface with the erosion gun. The present disclosure may also relate to a method of testing an abradable surface of a component, wherein the method includes: using the component; and testing a portion of the abradable surface with an erosion gun after use of the component.