Method of processing a multiple alloy rotor
US7065872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49989
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of processing a rotor. The rotor is formed by casting an ingot to have first and second regions formed of different alloys that intermix during casting to define a transition zone therebetween. The ingot is forged to yield a rotor forging that contains axially-aligned first and second alloy regions and a transition zone therebetween. A three-dimensional approximation of the transition zone is generated, which can be used to predict the effects of the transition zone on the dynamic performance of a rotor machined from the forging.
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