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Fixture for disposing a laser blocking material in an airfoil

US6139303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1998
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 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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