Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Impeller making
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-30
2010-06-15
Chang, Rick K (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Impeller making
C029S889700, C416S115000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735222
ABSTRACT:
A tool capable of removing material is applied to a turbine wheel cooling slot. Material is removed from a selected portion of the cooling slot with the tool. And, stress concentrations are reduced within the slot through the removal of material.
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Kalmar Paul Lawrence
Sherlock Graham David
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Chang Rick K
General Electric Company
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