Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (20240293868). ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL WITH TWO BRAZE MATERIAL AND CT SCANS simplified abstract
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ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL WITH TWO BRAZE MATERIAL AND CT SCANS
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Inventor(s)
Charles Trent Daulton of Burkburnett TX (US)
Kevin M. Tracy of Wichita Falls TX (US)
ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL WITH TWO BRAZE MATERIAL AND CT SCANS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240293868 titled 'ADAPTIVE OVERHAUL WITH TWO BRAZE MATERIAL AND CT SCANS
The abstract of the patent application describes a method for overhauling a component using additive manufacturing and machining techniques.
- Comparing a component to reference data to provide additive manufacturing data
- Depositing material on the component using an additive manufacturing device to create a first object
- Depositing a first material with a high melting point followed by a second material with a lower melting point
- Heating the materials with a laser to sinter them to the component
- Putting the component into a furnace for a heat cycle
- Determining predicted characteristics of the first object and comparing them to reference data to provide machining data
- Machining the first object using the machining data
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for component overhaul - Automotive industry for part repair and maintenance - Manufacturing industry for custom component production
Problems Solved: - Efficient and precise component overhaul process - Reduction in material waste - Improved component performance and longevity
Benefits: - Cost-effective component repair and maintenance - Customization of components for specific applications - Enhanced performance and durability of overhauled components
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Component Overhaul System This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing for efficient component repair and maintenance, leading to cost savings and improved performance.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of additive manufacturing improve the component overhaul process? - Additive manufacturing allows for precise deposition of materials, reducing waste and improving component performance.
2. What are the advantages of using a combination of high and low melting point materials in the overhaul process? - The use of high melting point materials provides strength, while low melting point materials allow for easier processing and customization.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of overhaul of a component includes comparing a component to reference data to provide additive manufacturing data. depositing material on the component using an additive manufacturing device based upon the additive manufacturing data to provide a first object. the depositing of material includes initially depositing a first material having a relatively high melting point, and then depositing a second material which has a melting point lower than the relatively high melting point of the first material. the depositing step further including heating the first and second materials with a laser to sinter the materials to the component. putting the component into the furnace for a heat cycle. then determining predicted characteristics of the first object, and comparing the predicted characteristics of the first object to the reference data to provide machining data. then machining the first object using the machining data. a system for overhauling a component is also disclosed.
