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Apparatus and methods for cooling slot step elimination

US6062817A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1998
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2230/21
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airfoil core die includes a tab for forming a continuous and smooth contour and extension of a first trailing edge slot recessed wall to a bottom of the airfoil. The contour is formed on each airfoil core at injection and is maintained through to finish casting of the airfoil.

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