Methods and apparatus for machining components
US7334331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/303808
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of using a machining assembly to machine a plurality of different turbine components that include a dovetail having a contoured profile. The method includes removably coupling a first set of retainers into the machining assembly, the first set of retainers include an upper portion having a profile that substantially mirrors a portion of the first dovetail, and a lower portion having a profile that substantially mirrors an opposite side of the first dovetail, coupling a first turbine component between the upper and lower portions such that the first turbine component is secured by the first set of retainers, coupling the machining assembly into a milling machine, and machining at least one seal groove into the dovetail of the first turbine component.
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