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Systems and methods for manufacturing film cooling hole diffuser portion

US10773344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateSep 15, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23R2900/00018
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrode for electrical discharge machining (EDM) may comprise a diffuser portion and a tapered portion defining the tip of the electrode.A method for forming a film cooling hole may comprise moving a tool with respect to a film cooled gaspath component, forming a diffuser of the film cooling hole in response to the moving, and forming a tapered surface between a metering section and the diffuser of the film cooling hole.

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