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Method for orienting an airfoil for processing and for forming a mask for the airfoil

US6177038A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1998
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49336
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for orienting an airfoil 10 during filling of an airfoil with laser blocking material 52 prior to a laser machining operation is provide and includes making a mask 78 for the airfoil.

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