Method and apparatus for improving core manufacturing for gas turbine components
US12103197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2230/21
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for producing a core including a core profile for use in casting. The system comprises a cavity block including an upper portion, a lower portion, and a recessed cavity in each of the upper portion and the lower portion; an adapter insert including a first portion and a second portion, the adapter insert sized to fit within the recessed cavity in each of the upper portion and the lower portion of the cavity block; and a core die insert sized to fit and be positioned within the adapter insert. The core die insert includes a sacrificial material and a hollow internal profile, with the hollow profile of the core die insert corresponding to the core profile.
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