摘要:
A gas turbine vane (1) is subject to distortion and wear during operation or repair which results in an increase in the spacing between successive vanes (6 and 7) which define nozzle gas flow areas (8 and 9). During refurbishment, the nozzle spacing must be returned to the original dimension to insure optimum turbine performance. A build up of alloy in the wear area is accomplished by controllably applying layers of a tape (12) of uniform thickness to the vane. The tape includes a mixture of a binder and an alloy powder, which is compatible with the substrate alloy, with the mixture formed into a sheet of uniform thickness and having an adhesive backing. After applying the tape in layers to a desired thickness, the vane is heated to a temperature at which the binder and adhesive decompose and the alloy in the tape diffusion bonds with the substrate alloy. Utilization of this process reduces the cost of refurbishing used turbine vanes and avoids hot forming or bending processes which could damage the vanes.
摘要:
A method for preparing a protectively coated, apertured article to be recoated reduces the likelihood that the apertures will become constricted as a consequence of subsequent recoating. The invention, described in the context of a gas turbine engine blade (12) having transpiration cooling passages (34), includes the step of diffusing an auxiliary coating (52) into an existing coating (28) and into the exposed substrate material (26) at the periphery of the passages to form a diffusion zone (54). The blade is then subjected to a stripping agent so that the diffusion zone (54) any undiffused existing coating, and any undiffused auxiliary coating are removed. The method causes a compensatory enlargement of the mouth (44) of each passage so that excess coating that accumulates in the passage mouths during subsequent recoating does not restrict the flow capacity of the passages.
摘要:
A procedure is described for the repair of gas turbine engine turbine components which involves the repair of cracks and other defects and the replacement of worn or eroded material followed by the laser melting of a thin layer of metal on the surface of the component in those areas requiring reconfiguration to return to the original dimensions. The reconfiguration by laser melting is also useful for new articles which are out of tolerance, and generally for shaping objects from metal sheet or plate.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning internal passageways within a component, such as a component to be used in an engine. The device for cleaning the internal passageway includes a first probe having a longitudinal axis and at least one nozzle oriented at an angle, preferably perpendicular, to the longitudinal axis. In a preferred embodiment, the first probe has two nozzles, both oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and offset 180 degrees from each other. The device further includes a second probe having a longitudinal axis and a nozzle in a tip end, which nozzle is oriented along the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the first and second probes are connected to a common manifold.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning internal passageways within a component, such as a component to be used in an engine. The device for cleaning the internal passageway includes a first probe having a longitudinal axis and at least one nozzle oriented at an angle, preferably perpendicular, to the longitudinal axis. In a preferred embodiment, the first probe has two nozzles, both oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and offset 180 degrees from each other. The device further includes a second probe having a longitudinal axis and a nozzle in a tip end, which nozzle is oriented along the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the first and second probes are connected to a common manifold.
摘要:
A method for preparing a protectively coated, apertured article to be recoated reduces the likelihood that the apertures will become constricted as a consequence of subsequent recoating. The invention, described in the context of a gas turbine engine blade (12) having transpiration cooling passages (34), includes the step of diffusing an auxiliary coating (52) into an existing coating (28) and into the exposed substrate material (26) at the periphery of the passages to form a diffusion zone (54). The blade is then subjected to a stripping agent so that the diffusion zone (54) any undiffused existing coating, and any undiffused auxiliary coating are removed. The method causes a compensatory enlargement of the mouth (44) of each passage so that excess coating that accumulates in the passage mouths during subsequent recoating does not restrict the flow capacity of the passages.
摘要:
An airfoil comprises a substrate, a residual abrasive coating and a supplemental abrasive coating. The substrate extends along a tip section of the airfoil, from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The residual abrasive coating comprises a two-phase abrasive and metal matrix material bonded to the substrate, on the tip section of the airfoil. The supplemental abrasive coating comprises a two-phase abrasive and metal matrix material bonded to the residual abrasive coating and to the substrate adjacent the residual abrasive coating, on the tip section of the airfoil. The supplemental abrasive coating restores the airfoil to a nominal tip height in the tip section.
摘要:
A method for a repair process includes the steps of subjecting a substrate coated with at least one protective metallic coating to a nitric acid solution and then subjecting the substrate with the at least one protective metallic coating to a hydrochloric acid solution to remove the at least one protective metallic coating from the substrate. The substrate includes about 5 wt %-15 wt % chromium, about 2 wt %-8 wt % cobalt, about 2 wt %-6 wt % tungsten, about 0.5 wt %-2.5 wt % titanium, about 8 wt %-16 wt % tantalum, about 2 wt %-8 wt % aluminum, hafnium in an amount no greater than 1 wt %, and a remainder of nickel.
摘要:
A method for repairing defects in a gas turbine component that comprises a substrate and an existing coating on the substrate. The article includes cooling holes having a predetermined air flow requirement and an outer shaped portion and an inner metering portion. The method comprises removing the existing coating and recoating the surface of the article with a nonoriginal coating. After the nonoriginal coating is applied onto the component, the cooling holes that meet a predetermined inspection criteria are reworked to remove the excess nonoriginal coating deposited in the outer shaped portion of the cooling holes. The reworking is done by receiving an electrode, having only a shaped portion with a preselected shape, in the outer shaped portion of the cooling holes thus restoring the cooling holes to the predetermined air flow requirement.
摘要:
A method for removing a predetermined amount of material from the inner surface of a circular article which deviates from a true circular configuration. The outer surface of the article is touch probed to determine its true location in space, and the data are stored in a computer memory. These data are then compared to engineering design data to establish the location of the surface to which material removal is desired. A control computer compares the measured data with the design data, and sends commands to the machine control system, causing the machine to remove the excess material down to the desired dimension. Any deviations from circular are compensated for by moving the article radially relative to the cutting tool as the article moves circumferentially relative to the cutting tool.