SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES (20240227004). METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FAN DISK WITH A PART BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract

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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FAN DISK WITH A PART BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Organization Name

SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Inventor(s)

Alexandre Michel Henri Hasquenoph of MOISSY CRAMAYEL (FR)

Hamza Guessine of MOISSY CRAMAYEL (FR)

Jeremy Smith of MOISSY CRAMAYEL (FR)

Antonin Vigourt of MOISSY CRAMAYEL (FR)

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FAN DISK WITH A PART BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240227004 titled 'METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FAN DISK WITH A PART BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

    • Simplified Explanation:**

The patent application describes a method for manufacturing a fan disk of a turbine engine by forging a cylindrical shape, machining it, and then adding relief elements using additive manufacturing.

    • Key Features and Innovation:**
  • Forging a cylindrical shape of axis x
  • Machining the cylindrical shape to obtain a second cylindrical shape
  • Adding relief elements to the second cylindrical shape using additive manufacturing
    • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of fan disks for turbine engines in various industries such as aerospace and power generation.

    • Problems Solved:**

This technology addresses the need for efficient and precise manufacturing processes for fan disks of turbine engines.

    • Benefits:**
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency
  • Enhanced precision in the production of fan disks
  • Potential cost savings in the manufacturing process
    • Commercial Applications:**

The technology can be utilized in the aerospace industry for the production of turbine engine components, as well as in power generation for the manufacturing of high-performance fan disks.

    • Questions about the Technology:**

1. How does the method of adding relief elements using additive manufacturing improve the performance of the fan disk? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this manufacturing process compared to traditional methods?


Original Abstract Submitted

a method for manufacturing a fan disk of a turbine engine includes forging a first cylindrical shape of axis x, machining the first cylindrical shape to obtain a second cylindrical shape, adding by additive manufacturing at least one relief clement to the second cylindrical shape.