Process for manufacturing a reinforcing leading or trailing edge for a fan blade
US7640661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49341
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for manufacturing reinforcing parts (14) for leading edges (10) and/or trailing edges (12) of fan blades (1) is described. In particular, this invention relates to the use of the SPF/DB (<<Super Plastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding >>) process for this type of non-hollow part.
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