abradable tip

abradable tip
The tip of some axial-flow compressor blades made in such a way that it will wear away when it contacts a compressor casing. Some fan and compressor blade tips are sealed with silicone rubber that contains a 20% filling made of fine glass beads to overcome this problem.

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