Patents Assigned to AE Turbine Components Limited
  • Laser drilling
    Patent number: 5227098
    Abstract: A material is described for preventing the occurrence of damage to the backwall of a cavity within a component during laser drilling of holes into said component. The material comprises an acrylic resin having polytetrafluoroethylene dispersed within it. A method for preventing such backwall damage occurring during laser drilling using this material is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: AE Turbine Components Limited
    Inventors: Jonathon D. Philby, Glyndwyr J. Davies
  • Processing of metal articles
    Patent number: 5064990
    Abstract: A method is described for the separation of metal articles from surplus metal by the use of a laser. The articles may be cast or wrought. Several examples are given of gas turbine engine components being separated from a gating system by the use of a YAG laser. Benefits include lack of heat generation and, therefore, little or no distortion in the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: AE Turbine Components Limited
    Inventors: Michael Tinsley, Antony Johns, Jonathan D. Philby