Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a gas turbine engine component includes providing a core having a brittle feature, supporting the feature with a first meltable material, arranging the core with the first meltable material in a first mold, and surrounding the core and the first meltable material with a second meltable material to provide a component shape. The method also includes coating the second meltable material with a refractory material to produce a second mold, removing the first and second meltable material, and casting a component in the second mold.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a refractory metal core for use in forming varying thickness microcircuits in turbine engine components, a process for forming the refractory metal core, and a process for forming the turbine engine components. The refractory metal core is used in the casting of a turbine engine component. The core is formed by a sheet of refractory metal material having a curved trailing edge portion integrally formed with a leading edge portion.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a refractory metal core for use in forming varying thickness microcircuits in turbine engine components, a process for forming the refractory metal core, and a process for forming the turbine engine components. The refractory metal core is used in the casting of a turbine engine component. The core is formed by a sheet of refractory metal material having a curved trailing edge portion integrally formed with a leading edge portion.