A one-piece annular metal part integrates a composite reinforcing insert formed by layering metal wire and coated fibers around a rotating mandrel.
A buttering method deposits a specific filler alloy onto heat-treated substrates to create an easy-to-weld transition zone.
Additive fabrication creates cellular cores in guide vanes, reducing weight while maintaining mechanical strength.
A turbine blisk manufactured using an additive metal core and hot isostatic pressing consolidates nickel alloy powder into a dense structure.
Laser keyhole welding with plasma plume control prevents hot cracking in INCONEL joints while collet fixtures minimize distortion.
A local vortex generator array on the suction side reduces pressure losses and flow deviation in the compressor stator.
Composite structural units with distinct shape memory alloy preset states manage thermal expansion in turbomachinery components.
Vacuum induction melting and inert gas atomization optimize particle size distribution and shape to resolve manufacturing cost trade-offs.
Dual tempering steps manage shaft body weld strength gradients during manufacturing.
Metallic layer deposition over preform bodies creates a unitary duct assembly with optimized structural integrity.
Real-time distance measurement drives nozzle path correction to resolve dimensional accuracy versus process stability trade-offs.
Vacuum electron beam melting enables mass production of complex intermetallic geometries while preventing oxidation.
Merging the fuel ring with the engine case reduces part count and manufacturing time while maintaining robust fuel delivery.
Alternating weld stubs offset joint planes to prevent flash interference during linear friction welding of bladed discs.
An induction heating coil extends under the blade platform to provide localized heat.
Rapid cooling prevents microsegregations and eliminates preheating requirements for high-strength turbine blade repairs.
Adaptive toolpath deposition maintains constant overlap ratios to eliminate fusion imperfections and porosity in turbine component repair.
Laser welding turbine blade rotor with carbon steel shaft using targeted tempering to balance residual stress.
Compressively stresses weld nuggets in aircraft engine rotors to enable recrystallization, eliminating porosity and oxide inclusions that weaken repair sites.
A method removes additive manufacturing support structures from metallic components using rapid thermal oxidation in a sealed chamber.
Inertial friction welding joins coaxial rotor discs to a rotating wall of revolution for precise angular alignment.
Two-step heat treatment dissolves and precipitates carbides in sintered Co-Cr-Mo alloys.
A deformable core absorbs impact forces between a block and retainer plate, reducing engine weight while maintaining reliability against bird strikes.
Introducing insoluble marker particles during additive manufacturing enables precise localized stress measurement at predetermined high-stress locations.
Rotary electrodes deposit alloyed coatings to reduce turbine cooling hole diameters while minimizing heat input and simplifying confined surface repairs.
High-temperature solution treatment of nickel alloy metal injection molded parts prevents delta phase precipitation during cooling.
External heat control mechanism maintains predetermined temperature profile during powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process.
Rapid cooling at 8000 K/s suppresses micro-segregations and residual stresses, enabling crack-free welds without preheating.
Brazed airfoil segments and reinforcement rings minimize segment leakage and non-uniform deflections in mid-turbine frame fairings.
A hybrid diffusion-brazing process separates localized brazing from furnace diffusion to join components with high-melting filler materials.
A nickel braze alloy composition blends specific chromium, aluminum, and tantalum ratios to form a protective oxide layer.
A turbine blade leading edge receives an erosion shield deposited on a removable backing plate using laser fusion bonding.
Additive manufacturing creates a conformal fuel swirler that reduces carbon buildup and simplifies production.
Radial flash removal channels direct plasticized material away from the weld interface during rotary friction welding.
A dual oil supply tube locates a scheduled damper tube inside an insulated compartment tube.
A metal member fabrication method combines powder bed processing with hot isostatic pressing to create distinct structural zones.
Laser beam cladding deposits wear-resistant material onto variable guide vanes, eliminating distortion and weak bonds from thermal spray methods.
Titanium-based braze alloys in presintered preforms repair superalloys while eliminating ductility loss from carbide formation.
Register blocks attach to airfoil clusters, establishing datum surfaces that enable precise alignment of serpentine passages during diffusion brazing.
Curved concave slot geometry eliminates square corner stress concentrations, improving fatigue resistance and thickness uniformity during superplastic forming.
Vacuum investment casting eliminates bonding steps to resolve dimensional control issues while maintaining structural strength.
Dynamic vertical adjustment allows the coater to rollover solidified material edges without hanging up, preventing blade damage during additive manufacturing.
A TiB2 and BN composite coating reduces friction on metallization boat contact surfaces.
A prism mount accommodates thermal expansion via a biasing member, preventing stress damage during laser deposition.
Weaving twisted metal strands creates flexible three-dimensional fibrous structures for solid part production.
A viscoelastic polymer belt envelops broached disk teeth to dampen high frequency vibrations during inertial friction welding.
Rotating a spindle during additive manufacturing enables precise formation of impeller curved surfaces and reduces anisotropy in strength distribution.
Builds thin overhanging tabs via additive manufacturing to resolve minimum radius constraints and improve turbine cooling efficiency.
Disposable brazing sheets and radial expansion tools assemble turbojet components, eliminating costly metal tooling and preventing honeycomb crushing.