ROTOR BALANCING by OPTIMIZED BLADE PLACEMENT

<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> <B><IMG SRC="b7c643a0.png" border=0 width="100" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="c6c77320.png" border=0 width="631" height="50" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="T u r b i n e M e t r o l"><U><B><IMG SRC="bfe321e0.png" border=0 width="50" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PRODUCTS"><U><B><IMG SRC="b48511e0.png" border=0 width="81" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SERVICES"><U><B><IMG SRC="b4a4c1e0.png" border=0 width="76" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id66.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PUBLICATIONS"><U><B><IMG SRC="b4c681e0.png" border=0 width="104" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEWS"><U><B><IMG SRC="cb13c1e0.png" border=0 width="60" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="e1a1e1e0.png" border=0 width="30" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="COMPANY"><U><B><IMG SRC="b2b4f1e0.png" border=0 width="79" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CONTACT US"><U><B><IMG SRC="b2d461e0.png" border=0 width="70" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e3c0a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CUSTOMERS"><U><B><IMG SRC="e3a631e0.png" border=0 width="99" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e3b0a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ASSOCIATES"><U><B><IMG SRC="b30601e0.png" border=0 width="96" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B><IMG SRC="e380a1e0.png" border=0 width="10" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial Black" ><IMG SRC="ba312c80.jpg" border=0 width="274" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT> <IMG SRC="ba912c80.jpg" border=0 width="274" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="ba713c80.jpg" border=0 width="275" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="e9715530.png" border=0 width="789" height="83" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Interfacing pan and moment weight scales is now easier than ever!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>In gas turbine and jet engine applications using non-integral compressor and turbine blades , the weight tolerance of the individual blades  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> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B>Since its introduction in January 2002, Turbine Metrology's </B></FONT><B>BalancePoint</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B>software has become an industry standard for simple, fast, accurate, and affordable  blade weighing and placement.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Verdana" ><B>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#444444" FACE="Verdana" ><B>Now used in Asia, North America, South America, and Europe</B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT CUSTOMERS"><U><B>[CUSTOMER LIST]</B></U></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#444444" FACE="Verdana" ><B>,</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>BalancePoint</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> is also finding applications in such diverse fields as paper pulping machines and ceiling fans. </B></FONT></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</B><B> 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">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">Customer definable blades or slot types in Stage Template for quick repetative testing.</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">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">Can be customized for specific requirements. </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CONTACT US"><U><B>Request a quotation.</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Turnkey systems with 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> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c833333300.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Basic software:</B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT PRICING"><U><B>$1095.00</B></U></A><A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT PRICING"><U><B>  </B></U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B>      </B></FONT><B> </B><B>Turn-key packages with electronic scales start at</B><A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT PRICING"><U><B> </B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT PRICING"><U><B>$1495.00.</B></U></A></FONT></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 in the set. Read </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>BalancePoint</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Verdana" ><B> runs on Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista operaing systems with minumum hardware requirements and 1024 x 768 graphics. The step-by-step graphical format has been designed for easy use by operators with minimal computer training.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>BalancePoint's </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B>launch customer, the world's major manufacturer of gas turbines,</B><B> reports</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Verdana" ><B> 70% fewer steps in the weighing/balancing operation than their former Bladis software, adding:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#555555" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Verdana" ><B>"We have seen a 90% decrease in out-of-balance rejections" since the introduction of </B></FONT><B>BalancePoin</B><B>t</B><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> <B><IMG SRC="cb5631e0.png" border=0 width="355" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>[Read on-line]   </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT PRICING"><U><B>PRICING</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>[Read on-line]   </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BALANCEPOINT CUSTOMERS"><U><B>BalancePoint Customer List.</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>[Read on-line]   </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id64.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="UPGRADING BLADIS"><U><B>Upgrading from BLADIS?</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Verdana" ><B>[Read on-line]   Tech Paper:  </B></FONT><A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FOUR PROGRAMS"><U><B>C</B></U></A><A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FOUR PROGRAMS"><U><B>omparison BalancePoint with 3 other programs PDF </B></U></A></div> <div> <B>[Read on-line]   Let us do it! </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="e balancing"><U><B>e-Balancing</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <B>[Read</B><B> on-li</B><B>ne]   </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MOMENT WEIGHT TESTERS"><U><B>Moment weight testers.</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Verdana" ><B>[</B><B>Download]</B><B> </B></FONT><B>        </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Verdana" ><B>Info Sheet:</B></FONT><B> </B><B> </B><B>BalancePoint 6.0 PDF.</B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><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></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Verdana" ><B>[Download]      </B></FONT><B>   </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Verdana" ><B>Tech Paper:</B></FONT><B> </B><B>C</B><B>omparison BalancePoint with 3 other programs PDF </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B><B>     </B><A HREF="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/BP-EVAL.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/BP-EVAL."><U><B><IMG SRC="cbe27140.png" border=0 width="39" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Verdana" ><B>[Download]         Let us do it!  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC6600" FACE="Verdana" ><B>e-Balancing</B><B> PDF</B></FONT><B>      </B><A HREF="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/ebalance.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.turbinemetrology.com/ebalance"><U><B><IMG SRC="cbe27140.png" border=0 width="39" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>      </B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PRODUCTS"><U><B><IMG SRC="c56621e0.png" border=0 width="98" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>