Abstract:
A refractory metal core for use in a casting system has a coating for providing oxidation resistance during shell fire and protection against reaction/dissolution during casting. In a first embodiment, the coating comprises at least one oxide and a silicon containing material. In a second embodiment, the coating comprises an oxide selected from the group consisting of calcia, magnesia, alumina, zirconia, chromia, yttria, silica, hafnia, and mixtures thereof. In a third embodiment, the coating comprises a nitride selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, sialon, titanium nitride, and mixtures thereof. Other coating embodiments are described in the disclosure.
Abstract:
Concepts for fabricating improved cores for investment casting are described. The cores are composite and include refractory metal elements (200,202,204,206,208,210,212,214,216) and ceramic elements (120). The refractory metal elements are provided to enhance the mechanical properties of the core and/or to permit the fabrication of cores having shapes and geometries that could not otherwise be achieved. In one embodiment, the entire core may be made of refractory metal components. The cores may be used to investment cast gas turbine superalloy components.
Abstract:
Concepts for fabricating improved cores for investment casting are described. The cores are composite and include refractory metal elements (200,202,204,206,208,210,212,214,216) and ceramic elements (120). The refractory metal elements are provided to enhance the mechanical properties of the core and/or to permit the fabrication of cores having shapes and geometries that could not otherwise be achieved. In one embodiment, the entire core may be made of refractory metal components. The cores may be used to investment cast gas turbine superalloy components.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.
Abstract:
A TURBINE BLADE HAS AN AIR FOIL (12), A ROOT (14) AND A PLATFORM (16) LOCATED BETWEE THE AIRFOIL (12) AND ROOT (14). THE PLATFORM (16) HAS AN UNDERSIDE ADJACENT THE ROOT, AND A CORROSION RESISTANT OVERLAY COATING (21;24) SUCH AS AN MCRAI 1Y OR A NOBLE METAL CONTAINING ALUMINADE OR CORROSION INHIBITING CERAMIC IS LOCATED ON PORTIONS OR THE BLADE NOT PREVIOUSLY COVERED WITH SUCH COATINGS, E.G., THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PLATFORM AND THE NECK (19). THE APPLIED COATING PREVENTS CORROSION AND STRESS CORROSION CRACKING OF BLADE IN THESE REGIONS. WHERE THE AIRFOIL IS ALSO COATED, THE AIRFOIL COATING MAY HAVE A COMPOSITION DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF THE COATING ON THE UNDERPLATFORM SURFACES.[FIG. 1A].
Abstract:
Single Crystal Articles Having Reduced Anisotropy The anisotropy typically observed in single crystal nickel base superalloys is reduced by intentionally adding certain small amounts of carbon, boron, zirconium or hafnium, either individually or in combination, to the alloy composition.
Abstract:
A blade (60; 60-2) comprises an airfoil (61) and an attachment root (63). The blade has a tipward zone (80; 80-2; 80-2, 81) and a rootward zone (82; 82-2, 81; 82). The rootward zone has a single crystal structure. The tipward zone has a single crystal structure. The crystalline orientations of the rootward zone and tipward zone are at least 15° out of registry with each other.