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Method and apparatus for machining using a beam and a beam trap

US8071911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2008
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combustor component with cooling apertures has the apertures formed by laser drilling. The machining apparatus comprises a beam generator for generating a beam for directing at the combustor component and a beam trap. The component is translated relative to the beam and the beam is directed to the beam trap and is dissipated within the beam trap.

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