Method for fixturing a gas turbine engine component for an electroplating process
US11926919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/30
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of using a masking device to mask a portion of a gas turbine engine component for an electroplating process is provided. The masking device includes a main body having sidewalls, a removeable coverplate having an end plate and one or more locking tabs, a fastener located at least partially within the main body, and a shank engaged with the fastener. The method includes placing the gas turbine engine component through an opening in the main body such that the component is held within the main body by a retention slot. The method includes sliding the one or more locking tabs of the removeable coverplate through the opening in the main body such that the removeable coverplate covers the opening of the main body. The method includes securing the one or more locking tabs in one or more relief slots in the sidewalls of the main body.
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