Fixture for clamping a gas turbine component and its use in shaping the gas turbine component
US6568993B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B5/14
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbine component such as a turbine blade is clamped into a fixture having a base upon which a remainder of the fixture is supported and a stop which limits the movement of the turbine component. The fixture further has two clamp arms affixed to the base and which controllably clamp against one pair of the pressure surfaces of the root to force the turbine component against the stop, which preferably is contacted by another pair of the pressure surfaces of the root. When the turbine component is clamped in this position, its root may be readily shaped as by grinding.
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