Working principle:

The Richard Wolf Blending Scope is a rigid borescope with a patented articulating drive head. It works with a huge variety of specialised tool tips such as miniature cutters, grinders and polishers.

Operation:

For insertion through a BSI port, the drive head of the Richard Wolf Blending Scope is positioned straight. When the damaged blade is accessed, the drive head simply is articulated to the 90° working position. No further steps are required. You are ready to start the blending procedure just now.

Dimensions:

Richard Wolf Blending Scopes are currently available with diameters 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and 11 mm and with various working lengths.

Compatibility:

All Richard Wolf Blending Scopes are fully compatible with standard borescope light sources and all kinds of video equipment. Adaptors are available from Richard Wolf.

Application:

The Richard Wolf Blending Scope is intended mainly to blend foreign object damages on compressor blades of gas turbines, particularly in subsonic and supersonic aircraft engines.

Approvals:

Each of the various Richard Wolf Blending Scope versions went through a thorough and lengthy approval procedure at the engine manufacturer. Today, the Richard Wolf Blending Scope is approved for a variety of engines of all major manufacturers. For details contact your local engine rep or us at Richard Wolf. With more than a decade of Blending Scope experience we will provide you with the necessary references.