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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=100 BGCOLOR="#444444" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ROTOR BALANCING by OPTIMIZED BLADE PLACE"><U><B><IMG SRC="b7c643a0.png" border=0 width="100" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><B><IMG SRC="1018431a0.png" border=0 width="67" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PRODUCTS"><U><B><IMG SRC="1012631a0.png" border=0 width="99" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SERVICES"><U><B><IMG SRC="10155e1a0.png" border=0 width="94" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id66.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PUBLICATIONS"><U><B><IMG SRC="100e7a1a0.png" border=0 width="122" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEWS"><U><B><IMG SRC="100a451a0.png" border=0 width="69" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="102b0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="COMPANY"><U><B><IMG SRC="1008611a0.png" border=0 width="97" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CONTACT US"><U><B><IMG SRC="1009581a0.png" border=0 width="88" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100c0a1a0.png" border=0 width="10" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ASSOCIATES"><U><B><IMG SRC="1013731a0.png" border=0 width="115" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="c6c77320.png" border=0 width="631" height="50" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="100f0f1a0.png" border=0 width="15" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id10.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PARAGON "><U><B><IMG SRC="10107e1a0.png" border=0 width="126" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></FONT><B><IMG SRC="100f0f1a0.png" border=0 width="15" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" STACKING"><U><B><IMG SRC="1011681a0.png" border=0 width="104" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100f0f1a0.png" border=0 width="15" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ROTOR BALANCING by OPTIMIZED BLADE PLACE"><U><B><IMG SRC="1007ba1a0.png" border=0 width="186" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100f0f1a0.png" border=0 width="15" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id92.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BalancePoint LITE"><U><B><IMG SRC="1040b51a0.png" border=0 width="181" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100f0f1a0.png" border=0 width="15" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CUSTOMERS"><U><B><IMG SRC="1006901a0.png" border=0 width="144" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="100f0f1a0.png" border=0 width="15" height="26" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BALANCEPOINT 2012 </B><B>       </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="EurostileExtended-Roman-DTC" ><B>               </B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="920f46d0.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="365" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>In gas turbine and jet engine applications using non-integral compressor blades and turbine buckets, the weight tolerance of the individual blades or buckets can significantly affect the balance of the assembled rotor. Even if the weight differential is small, if by random assembly, more of the heavier blades are placed on one side of the rotor, the resulting unbalance condition may be more than can be corrected by additional balance weights or corrective machining processes. This means time-consuming and expensive disassembly of the rotor.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Since its introduction in January 2002, Turbine Metrology's </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><B>BalancePoint</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>software has become an industry standard for simple, fast, accurate, and affordable blade and bucket weighing and placement.</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Verdana" ><B>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#444444" FACE="Verdana" ><B>Now used in Asia, North America, and Europe</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Verdana" ><B>,</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><B>BalancePoint</B></FONT><B> is also finding applications in such diverse fields as paper pulping machines and ceiling fans. </B></div> <div> <B>  </B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>AT A GLANCE</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">BalancePoint basic is easier to use than similar programs and is far less expensive.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Uses modern Windows OS and is not locked into a dedicated host computer.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Accommodates an unlimited number of blades, pan or moment weights.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Advanced algorithms provide optimum placement of blades on rotor.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Tracks Part Number, Serial Number, and Notes of each blade.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Comprehensive printed report ordered by blade number or slot number.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mass distribution plot gives visual representation of balance.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Results saved in text file that may be exported to MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Direct reading from scales with RS-232 or USB interface.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Turnkey systems with computers, electronic scales, or </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MOMENT WEIGHT TESTERS"><U><B>moment weight apparatus</B></U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>available.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Accommodates locking and cutter tooth blades, blades with cover plates, and other assembly features.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Templates for quick repetative testing of Customer definable blades or slot types .</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fixed pattern template options.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pairs matching and placement.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Accommmodates initial unbalance of bare rotor, if available.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Can be customized for specific requirements.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>See </B><A HREF="id79.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT FAQS"><U><B>BalancePoint FAQs</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>BalancePoint</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Verdana" ><B> offers automatic, semi-automatic, or manual weighing as part of a balancing program that quickly determines the optimum rotor location for every blade or bucket in the set. </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>BalancePoint</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Verdana" ><B> runs on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/VISTA/7 operating systems with minimum hardware requirements. The step-by-step graphical format has been designed for easy use by operators with minimal computer training. Users can quickly write reusable Stage Templates that accommodate locking and cutter tooth blades, empty slots, cover plates, or any other special blade or slot type. Weighs can be automatically obtained from electronic deadweight scales or moment weight apparatus. The User can observe the blade distribution pattern from a Polar Plot and copy the Results output to an Excel spreadsheet. All results are saved for future reference.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><B>BalancePoint's</B></FONT><B> l</B><B>aunch customer reports that requires 70% fewer step in the weighing/balancing operation than their former Bladis software, adding:</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#555555" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>"We have seen a 90% decrease in out-of-balance rejections" since the introduction of </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><B>BalancePoint</B></FONT><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Aircraft engine builder AeroWin Tech (Taiwan) adds: "The resulting unbalance is amazing. I did not think it could be so low."</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>From an aircraft engine manufacturer in the UK:</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#555555" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>"Our old method balanced this [75 blade] set to .746 grams. </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><B>BalancePoint</B></FONT><B> did it to .0018 grams."</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>DOWNLOAD</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> a PDF of this article in:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B> </B><B>      </B><A HREF="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/BP-01.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/BP-01.pd"><U><B><IMG SRC="cbe27140.png" border=0 width="39" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>      </B><A HREF="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/BP-DEU-01.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/BP-DEU-0"><U><B><IMG SRC="cbc20140.png" border=0 width="32" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Copyright 2012 Turbine Metrology LLC. All rights reserved</B><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ROTOR BALANCING"><U><B><IMG SRC="c69621e0.png" border=0 width="98" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>