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Method and apparatus for injecting water restraint layer of laser shock processing blade

US9909195B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2013
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/001
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for springing a homogeneous water confinement layer on the surface of a work piece during a laser shock peening process. The method and apparatus are particularly for suitable for forming a homogeneous water layer on a low curvature surface such as found on turbine blades.

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