Abstract:
A method of monitoring the residual stress in surface and near surface regions of a component includes identifying predetermined locations on the surface of a component that are expected to experience high stress during normal operating conditions of the component. Marker particles are introduced into the component during additive manufacture of the component at the predetermined locations. Then, the residual stress of the component is measured at a location corresponding with the marker material using x-ray techniques.
Abstract:
A tool (100) includes a flexible section (102); a head (104) that extends form the flexible section (102); and an exciter (106) within the head (104). A method of additively manufacturing a component (20) including burrowing a tool (100) into a conglomerated powder (50) within an internal passage (22) of an additively manufactured component (20), the tool (100) vibrating in a manner to facilitate removal of the conglomerated powder (50).
Abstract:
A heat exchanger system for a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of fins 102; and an additively manufactured heat transfer tube 104 that extends through the plurality of fins, the additively manufactured heat transfer tube follows a non-linear path though said plurality of fins.
Abstract:
A machine for fabricating a fiber-reinforced component by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The machine may have a surface, a matrix feed configured to deposit a plurality of matrix layers on the surface, and a fiber feed configured to deposit a fiber layer on at least one of the plurality of matrix layers. The deposition of the plurality of matrix layers and the fiber layer may be controlled by a computer.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes first (66;94;142;162), second (68;96;144;164), and third (70;98;146;166) layers. The first layer (66;94;142;162) includes a plurality of flanges (72;102;168). The second layer (68;96;144;164) includes a deformable membrane (74;104;170). The second layer (68;96;144;164) is connected to the first layer (66;94;142;162) along a first major surface (114) of the deformable membrane (74;104;170). The third layer (70;98;146;166) is connected to the second layer (68;96;144;164) along a second major surface (116) of the deformable membrane (74;104;170) opposite the first major surface (114). The third layer (70;98;146;166) includes a first series of internal structures (76;106;172).
Abstract:
A septum-tied tube pack is provided that includes a first outer wall formed by a multiple of first connected radiuses. A second outer wall is formed by a multiple of second connected radiuses. A first end radius connects the first outer wall and the second outer wall. A second end radius connects the first outer wall and the second outer wall. A multiple of septum elements extend between the first outer wall and the second outer wall. A gas turbine engine is also provided that includes an engine case structure and a fluid conduit mounted to the engine case structure. The fluid conduit includes a septum-tied tube pack section.
Abstract:
A method is provided for additive manufacturing. This method includes monitoring a current to a recoater blade. The monitored current is compared to a predetermined current. An operation is initiated in response to the monitored current exceeding the predetermined current. Another method for additive manufacturing includes comparing a movement of a recoater blade to an expected movement. A single exposure sequence is initiated in response to movement of the recoater blade being different than an expected movement. An additive manufacturing system is also provided which includes a recoated blade and a control. The control is operable to identify resistance to movement of the recoater blade.
Abstract:
A fuel injector is provided for a gas turbine engine. The fuel injector includes a fuel conduit and a cooling fluid circuit through a strut. A gas turbine engine is provided that includes a multiple of fuel injectors in communication with a combustor and a cooling system in communication with each of the multiple of fuel injectors.
Abstract:
An additively manufactured component includes a heat transfer augmentation feature (140) with a surface finish between about 125 - 900 micro inches.