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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2013
Michael R. Vindler, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Scott A. Karstetter, Monroeville, PA (US);
Jordan D. Haase, Irwin, PA (US);
Michael R. Vindler, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Scott A. Karstetter, Monroeville, PA (US);
Jordan D. Haase, Irwin, PA (US);
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A device for removing a coating formed in a slot of a stator core. The device includes a carriage movably attached to a first guide rail assembly to enable movement of the carriage in a longitudinal direction. The device also includes a first drive screw wherein rotation of the first drive screw moves the first guide rail assembly in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the device includes a second guide rail assembly that is attached to the carriage wherein the second guide rail assembly enables movement of the carriage in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction. Further, the device includes a second drive screw wherein rotation of the second drive screw moves the carriage in the transverse direction. The carriage includes a nozzle that moves within the slot in either or both the longitudinal or transverse directions wherein the nozzle sprays an abrasive media for removal of the coating.