18238214. MULTI-PROCESS MACHINING OF A WORKPIECE (RTX Corporation)
MULTI-PROCESS MACHINING OF A WORKPIECE
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Inventor(s)
Paul E. Denney of Northborough MA (US)
MULTI-PROCESS MACHINING OF A WORKPIECE
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238214 titled 'MULTI-PROCESS MACHINING OF A WORKPIECE
Original Abstract Submitted
During a manufacturing method, a workpiece is provided that includes a face surface and a back surface. A first aperture is machined into the workpiece using an energy beam. The first aperture projects partially into the workpiece from the face surface to an end of the first aperture. A waterjet is directed into the first aperture to machine a second aperture into the workpiece. The second aperture extends from the end of the first aperture to the back surface.