Process for identification evaluation and removal of microshrinkage
US5167734A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22F1/10
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for identificaiton, evaluation and removal of microshrinkage of investment cast superalloy parts and parts produced by the process. Parts free of deleterious microshrinkage capable of longer life at existing stress levels or use at higher alternating stresses are produced by first subjecting the parts to hot isostatic pressing to eliminate nonsurface connected subsurface microshrinkage. Next, in order to expose near-surface microshrinkage microscopically connected to the surface, the parts are immersed in an acid solution for a time sufficient to uniformly remove at least about 0.005 inches of the original as cast surface. The exposed microshrinkage is evaluated for acceptability or removal by standard nondestructive techniques, such as liquid penetration evaluation.
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