A virtual inspection framework for precision manufacturing of aerofoil components

► The paper presents a virtual inspection framework to assess the accuracy of aero-engine. ► Both the 3-2-1 approach and the ICP method are developed for part registration. ► The ICP method achieves a better solution than the 3-2-1 approach in registration. ► A case study produces reveals a good correlation exists between the virtual inspection data and the actual measurement data.