Methods and apparatus for fabricating a turbine nozzle assembly

Details Methods and apparatus for fabricating a turbine nozzle assembly Methods and apparatus for fabricating a turbine nozzle assembly

2007-01-09

2011-11-08

Bryant, David (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Impeller making

C033S549000, C033S562000, C073S865800, C073S001790

Reexamination Certificate

active

08051564

ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating a nozzle segment for use within a turbine nozzle assembly. The method comprises providing a nozzle segment including an outer band, an inner band, and at least one vane extending there between, wherein at least one of the inner band and the outer band is formed with a transition piece groove defined therein, positioning an inspection tool in contact with the nozzle assembly such that the inspection tool is aligned relative to the nozzle segment using at least one datum, and verifying an alignment of each transition piece groove using the inspection tool.

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