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Feb. 10, 2012
 

Glossary

What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.
Electrochemical metal removal (ECM) Eddy-current inspection Electro-discharge machining (EDM) Efficiency Electroless nickel plating Electropolishing Engine 3E Engine price Enthalpy reaction rate Etching (etch inspection) Etch inspection Exhaust jet

Electropolishing

This anodic material removal method serves to smoothen surfaces, remove burrs, round sharp edges and expose cracks prior to penetrant crack inspection.
 
 
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