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Method of manufacturing a component by consolidating powder material

US8141225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2008
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49895
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a blisk comprising a disc joined to an aerofoil, wherein a union piece of partially sintered powder and having an alignment feature is provided. The union piece is connected between the disc and the aerofoil, which is aligned relative to the disc by the alignment feature of the union piece. Heat and pressure is subsequently applied to consolidate the first workpiece, union piece and second workpiece.

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