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Methods for weld repairing hollow, air cooled turbine blades and vanes

US4726104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1986
Grant dateFeb 23, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49746
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mask particularly useful in the weld repair of air cooled gas turbine blades and vanes contains a mixture of ceramic particles in a liquid carrier. The mask is applied onto the surface of the blade or vane, and into the cooling holes. Following a sintering treatment, an inert, thermally stable, electrically nonconductive ceramic mask is produced, which is easily removed after welding.

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