Fixture for disposing a laser blocking material in an airfoil
US6139303A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/389
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fixture 56 for disposing laser blocking material 52 on the interior of an airfoil 10 is disclosed. Various construction details are developed which allow for the repetitive disposition of the laser blocking material in one airfoil after another. In one embodiment, the fixture includes a sprue plate 62 and locating block 126 which are spanwisely spaced and engage the ends 14, 18 of the airfoil.
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