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Method of making an abradable seal by laser cutting

US5951892A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1996
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An abradable seal is provided utilizing a laser to cut a pattern into the surface effective to improve abradability in the area of the pattern.

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