METHOD AND FIXTURE FOR MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS
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1. A method for manufacturing a component, said method comprising:
- locating a plurality of pre-determined internal features defined across an internal surface of the component;
determining a model of the component based on the located internal features;
manufacturing a portion of the component based on the model.
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Abstract
A fixture to facilitate positioning a gas turbine engine component. The fixture includes a stationary portion including at least one stationary datum locator extending outward from the stationary portion. The fixture also includes a movable portion including at least one movable datum locator extending from the movable portion. The at least one movable datum locator is substantially parallel to each of the at least one stationary datum locator. The movable portion is movable in a direction that is away from the stationary portion.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for manufacturing a component, said method comprising:
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locating a plurality of pre-determined internal features defined across an internal surface of the component; determining a model of the component based on the located internal features; manufacturing a portion of the component based on the model. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A fixture for positioning a gas turbine engine component, said fixture comprising:
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a stationary portion comprising at least one stationary datum locator extending outward from said stationary portion; and a movable portion comprising at least one movable datum locator extending from said movable portion, said at least one movable datum locator is substantially parallel to said at least one stationary datum locator, said movable portion is movable in a direction away from said stationary portion. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A fixture for positioning a gas turbine component including at least one root cavity of the component, said fixture comprising:
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a stationary portion comprising at least one stationary datum locator extending outward from said stationary portion, said at least one stationary datum locator configured to fit within the at least one root cavity of the component; and a movable portion comprising at least one movable datum locator extending from said movable portion, said movable portion is movable in a direction away from said stationary portion. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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