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Methods for repairing turbine components

US9085980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2011
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49318
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for repairing a turbine component with a distressed portion. The method includes machining the turbine component into a first intermediate turbine article such that the distressed portion is removed; and rebuilding the first intermediate turbine article into the turbine component with an additive manufacturing process.

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