Abstract: In a method for processing a turbomachine airfoil element, the airfoil element comprises a metallic substrate having: an airfoil extending from a first end to a second end; and a cooling passageway system extending through the airfoil. The method comprises: applying an external vibration to an area of the airfoil element targeting internal fouling of the cooling passageway system; flushing the cooling passageway system; and imaging the cooling passageway system.

Abstract: An apparatus for dislodging material within an airfoil element is disclosed. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a robotic arm configured for multi-axis movement of a mounting head with respect to the airfoil element; a vibration mechanism connected to the mounting head; and a tip member connected to the vibration mechanism and configured for vibratory contact with a surface of the airfoil element.

Abstract: An apparatus for dislodging material within an airfoil element is disclosed. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a robotic arm configured for multi-axis movement of a mounting head with respect to the airfoil element; a vibration mechanism connected to the mounting head; and a tip member connected to the vibration mechanism and configured for vibratory contact with a surface of the airfoil element.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a method for processing a component that includes a substrate and a coating coupled to the substrate, the method comprising: applying a laser beam to the coating in a first stage, the first stage characterized by a first number of pulses of the laser beam and a first offset corresponding to a focal point of the laser beam coinciding with an exterior surface of the coating, and applying the laser beam to the coating in a second stage, the second stage characterized by a second number of pulses of the laser beam and a second offset corresponding to the focal point of the laser beam being located within a span of the substrate.

Abstract: In a method for processing a turbomachine airfoil element, the airfoil element comprises a metallic substrate having: an airfoil extending from a first end to a second end; and a cooling passageway system extending through the airfoil. The method comprises: applying an external vibration to an area of the airfoil element targeting internal fouling of the cooling passageway system; flushing the cooling passageway system; and imaging the cooling passageway system.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a probe for servicing a turbine blade of an engine. The probe includes hardware configured to couple to a fluid source, a stem, and an opening included in the stem, where the opening is oriented at a non-zero valued angle relative to a length of the stem. In some embodiments, a system includes a turbine blade of an engine, a machine that captures an image of the turbine blade, and a probe that includes a stem with an opening formed in the stem, where the opening is oriented at a non-zero valued angle relative to a length of the stem and removes debris from the turbine blade captured in the image based on an ejection of a pressurized fluid from the opening, where the debris is located on an interior surface of the turbine blade.