Support structure for linear friction welding
US8375581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49737
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for fixturing an airfoil stub during linear friction welding are described. Critical clamping support structures are manufactured by a direct digital manufacturing process such as direct metal laser sintering to minimize time and expense of the process.
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