摘要:
Reinforced crucibles (8) for melting titanium alloys having a facecoat (16) including at least one facecoat layer (18), a backing (22) including at least one backing layer (24), and at least one reinforcing element (14) applied to at least a portion of one or more of the facecoat layer (18), the backing layer (24), or a combination thereof where the reinforcing element (14) includes at least one composition selected from ceramic compositions, metallic compositions, and combinations thereof.
摘要:
Methods for reducing carbon contamination when melting highly reactive alloys involving providing a graphite crucible (10) having an interior (12), applying at least a first protective layer (16) to the interior (12) of the graphite crucible (10), placing a highly reactive alloy into the crucible (10) having the first protective layer (16), and melting the highly reactive alloy to obtain a melted alloy having reduced carbon contamination.
摘要:
A turbine component (10) formed from a niobium silicide-based composition is described. The component (10) can be compositionally-graded through at least a portion of its structure. A turbine blade (10) formed from a composition which includes a niobium silicide alloy is also described. The blade includes an airfoil (12), an airfoil tip region (31), a platform (24) on which the airfoil (12) is mounted and a dovetail root (26) attached to an underside of the platform (24). The niobium silicide alloy in at least one portion of the turbine blade (10) is compositionally different from the niobium silicide alloy in another portion of the turbine blade (10). Processes for fabricating a niobium silicide-based turbine article are also described, using laser cladding techniques. Repair methods are also set forth in the application.
摘要:
A method for forming integral extensions on the end (4) of directionally oriented, superalloy articles (2), such as airfoil blading members or other components used in gas turbine or other turbine engines. An extension is formed directly on an article by casting a compatible molten material (26) from a reservoir (80) into a ceramic mold (16) that is attached on an end of the article, followed by cooling of the end under controlled conditions sufficient to cause an integral extension to solidify on the article. A ceramic mold is utilized over the end of the article, with a mold cavity that generally defines the shape of the extension to be formed. The mold may be formed in situ on the mandrel, or preformed and attached to the subject article over the madrel. Extensions formed by the method of this invention have a microstructure that is continuous and compatible with that of the article. Such microstructures may include epitaxial growth of the extension from the microstructure of the article. The method establishes a temperature gradient within the article during solidification that may be further controlled by auxiliary heating and/or cooling of the article and/or extension during the practice of the method.
摘要:
A method for forming integral extensions on the end (4) of directionally oriented, superalloy articles (2), such as airfoil blading members or other components used in gas turbine or other turbine engines. An extension is formed directly on an article by melting a portion or end of the article having an attached integral mandrel (12) within a ceramic mold (16), followed by cooling of the end under controlled conditions sufficient to cause an integral extension to solidify on the article. A ceramic mold is attached on the end of the article over the integral mandrel with a mold cavity that generally defines the shape of the extension to be formed. The mold may be formed in situ on the mandrel, or preformed and attached to the subject article over the mandrel. Extensions formed by the method of this invention have a microstructure that is continuous and compatible with that of the article. Such microstructures may include epitaxial growth of the extension from the microstructure of the article. The method establishes a temperature gradient within the article during solidification that may be further controlled by auxiliary heating and/or cooling of the article and/or extension during the practice of the method.
摘要:
Titanium-containing articles having improved surface finishes and methods for changing the surface of titanium containing articles, for example by removing overstock, are provided. One example method includes passing a fluid at high pressure across a surface of an titanium aluminide alloy-containing article, for example, a turbine blade, at high linear speed and deforming the surface of the titanium aluminide alloy-containing article, and removing material from the surface of the titanium aluminide alloy-containing article. Though aspects of the invention can be used in fabricating high performance turbine blades, the methods disclosed can be applied to the treatment of any titanium-containing article for which it is difficult to obtain an improved surface finish.