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Method of creating an airfoil trench and a plurality of cooling holes within the trench

US8742279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H9/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for forming a trench and a plurality of cooling holes within the trench includes a body, the body including a ridge portion extending along a first side of the tool. The ridge portion is operable to mate with a workpiece to form a trench on the workpiece. A plurality of electrodes extend from the ridge portion and are oriented to form a plurality of cooling holes within the trench on the workpiece.

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