Method and apparatus for machining using a beam and a beam trap
US8071911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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