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Methods for manufacturing engine components with structural bridge devices

US8691333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2011
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49229
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for manufacturing an engine component. The method includes providing a structural bridge device on a base block; forming a component portion on the structural bridge device with an additive manufacturing technique; removing the component portion from the base block and the structural bridge device; and finishing the component portion to form the engine component.

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