Consumable assembly tool for a gas turbine engine
US9970311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of assembling a gas turbine engine is provided that includes locating a consumable assembly tool within the engine. The consumable assembly tool is attached to another component of the gas turbine engine. The engine is run to vaporize the consumable assembly tool.
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