Method for refurbishing a jet engine

Details Method for refurbishing a jet engine Method for refurbishing a jet engine

1997-03-11

1998-04-07

Cuda, Irene

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Impeller making

2940206, B23P 1500

Patent

active

057350450

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for restoring the compressor rotor path rings of a jet engine according to which the rings are removed from the inner surface of the compressor housing and are installed into a jig. The rings are machined down a predetermined amount and a coating of wear-resistant material is applied to their outer surfaces. The rings are then reinstalled into the jig and machined down to the precise thickness after which they are reinstalled into the compressor housing.

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