Abstract: A method for analysing a sample uses a resonant support having a surface on which a plurality of separated photonic crystals extends. At least two crystals are configured to capture the same analyte. A resonance wavelength associated with each crystal varies with an amount of analyte in contact with the crystal. The wavelengths define a resonance spectral band between 200-1500 nm. The transmission/reflection of the light is maximum at an associated resonance wavelength. The method includes: illuminating the support in the resonance spectral band, the intensity of the lamination being variable in band; acquiring a measurement image using an image sensor, the image having different regions-of-interest each optically coupled to a photonic crystal; using a reference image representative of an image acquired by the image sensor, when the support is illuminated in the resonance spectral band in a reference configuration; and comparing the measurement image with the reference image.

Abstract: A device for winding/unwinding a link includes, but is not limited to, an input shaft and a hollow through output shaft, the two shafts being coaxial and movable in rotation about a longitudinal axis; a permanent magnet synchronous motor comprising a rotor integral in rotation with the input shaft; a cycloidal reducer comprising an eccentric cam mounted integral in rotation with the input shaft, and a cycloidal disc mounted integral in rotation with the cam, in such a way that a rotation of the cam about the longitudinal axis drives a rotation of the cycloidal disc in an eccentric and cycloidal movement; and a transmission member suitable for transmitting an angular displacement of the cycloidal disc to the output shaft.

Abstract: The present method for machining a part includes wire electro-discharge machining the part to create a recast layer, and then removing a zinc content of the recast layer without substantially altering the remainder of the initial composition make-up of the recast layer. The final composition make-up of the recast layer is substantially identical to the initial composition make-up except for the removed zinc content.

Abstract: The method can include inserting a first portion of a backing device into a fluid aperture of a first conduit component, inserting a second portion of the backing device into a fluid aperture of a second conduit component, and bringing the second conduit component adjacent the first component over the backing device, fusion welding the first conduit component to the second conduit over the backing device, and removing the backing device by circulating a fluid inside the welded conduit components. The backing device can be made of a soluble material.

Abstract: The method can include inserting a first portion of a backing device into a fluid aperture of a first conduit component, inserting a second portion of the backing device into a fluid aperture of a second conduit component, and bringing the second conduit component adjacent the first component over the backing device, fusion welding the first conduit component to the second conduit over the backing device, and removing the backing device by circulating a fluid inside the welded conduit components. The backing device can be made of a soluble material.

Abstract: The present method for machining a part includes wire electro-discharge machining the part to create a recast layer, and then removing a zinc content of the recast layer without substantially altering the remainder of the initial composition make-up of the recast layer. The final composition make-up of the recast layer is substantially identical to the initial composition make-up except for the removed zinc content.

Abstract: A system and method for joining components together by projection welding and brazing are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method makes use of one or more weld projections extending from a first component and one or more spacer projections extending from either or both of the components. The one or more weld projections are taller than the one or more spacer projections by a meltdown distance that permits projection welding of the first and second components and permits the one or more spacer projections to define a brazing gap between the first and second components after projection welding.

Abstract: A method for machining a part includes wire electro-discharge machining the part, and then selectively reducing a zinc content of the residual recast layer left on a surface of the part, while otherwise leaving the recast layer substantially intact.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a part, including providing a green body made of powder injection molding material and connected to a solid support member partially contained in the green body. The support member is engaged with a retaining fixture of a machine tool. While supporting the green body through the engagement between the support member and the retaining fixture, the green body is machined to obtain a machined green part. The machined green part is debound and sintered. A method of forming a powder injection molding part in a green state including machining a molded body using a machine tool while supporting the blank with a retaining fixture, and a machining blank having a green body and a solid support member including one locating feature of a pair of complementary locating features snuggly engageable with one another are also discussed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a part, including providing a green body made of powder injection molding material and connected to a solid support member partially contained in the green body. The support member is engaged with a retaining fixture of a machine tool. While supporting the green body through the engagement between the support member and the retaining fixture, the green body is machined to obtain a machined green part. The machined green part is debound and sintered. A method of forming a powder injection molding part in a green state including machining a molded body using a machine tool while supporting the blank with a retaining fixture, and a machining blank having a green body and a solid support member including one locating feature of a pair of complementary locating features snuggly engageable with one another are also discussed.

Abstract: A rotor for a gas turbine engine is described and includes a disc and a plurality of blades. The disc has opposite first and second end surfaces spaced apart by a peripheral surface circumferentially extending about the rotor, and a plurality of slots defined in the peripheral surface and each having a length extending between a first slot opening in the first end surface and a second slot opening in the second end surface. Each of the slots has a tapered shape with at least one dimension of a cross-sectional shape of the slot reducing along at least a portion of the length of the slot. The at least one dimension at the first slot opening is greater than the at least one dimension at the second slot opening. The blades having a complimentary root are received in the slots of the rotor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a part, including providing a green body made of powder injection molding material and connected to a solid support member partially contained in the green body. The support member is engaged with a retaining fixture of a machine tool. While supporting the green body through the engagement between the support member and the retaining fixture, the green body is machined to obtain a machined green part. The machined green part is debound and sintered. A method of forming a powder injection molding part in a green state including machining a molded body using a machine tool while supporting the blank with a retaining fixture, and a machining blank having a green body and a solid support member including one locating feature of a pair of complementary locating features snuggly engageable with one another are also discussed.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine case having a working fluid flow, includes inner and outer case portions defining an annular duct for directing the working fluid flow, and a plurality of struts positioned within the annular duct and extending between the inner and outer case portions. The struts are welded to the inner and outer case portions with a first weld along a peripheral line of the respective struts and with second weld, of fillet type, in selected locations for additionally connecting a portion of each strut to the respective inner and outer case portions.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine case having a working fluid flow, includes inner and outer case portions defining an annular duct for directing the working fluid flow, and a plurality of struts positioned within the annular duct and extending between the inner and outer case portions. The struts are welded to the inner and outer case portions with a first weld along a peripheral line of the respective struts and with second weld, of fillet type, in selected locations for additionally connecting a portion of each strut to the respective inner and outer case portions.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine stator vane has a sheet metal body with a pressure surface and a suction surface extending chordwise from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The sheet metal body has opposed pressure and suction side trailing end portions that meet at a joint upstream from the trailing edge of the airfoil. The pressure and suction surfaces of the sheet metal body are parallel to one another between the joint and the trailing edge, thereby forming a straight non-tapering trailing edge section from the joint to the trailing edge of the airfoil.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine case having a working fluid flow, includes inner and outer case portions defining an annular duct for directing the working fluid flow, and a plurality of struts positioned within the annular duct and extending between the inner and outer case portions. The struts are welded to the inner and outer case portions with a first weld along a peripheral line of the respective struts and with second weld, of fillet type, in selected locations for additionally connecting a portion of each strut to the respective inner and outer case portions.

Abstract: A method for machining a part includes wire electro-discharge machining the part, and then selectively reducing a zinc content of the residual recast layer left on a surface of the part, while otherwise leaving the recast layer substantially intact.

Abstract: An oil feed assembly suitable for use in a gas turbine engine having a bearing housing, an outer ring surrounding the bearing housing and a monocase extending therebetween. The assembly provides an oil supply tube for extension within the monocase and between the outer ring and the bearing housing. An oil nozzle support means is employed for selective releasable engagement with one end of the oil supply tube. This is also supported by an oil supply tube support means for selective releasable engagement with a second end of the oil supply tube. A coupling means for coupling said oil supply tube support means and the outer ring completes the assembly.

Abstract: Device for the protection of boiler screens, in particular for garbage incinerators, and manufacturing process for this device. Device for protection of screens used for heat-recovery boilers, composed of vertical tubes 1, 14 joined together using welded ribs (17) installed between fireproof bricks and fitted with means for fastening them, these tubes being equipped with vertical auxiliary fastening ribs 2, 11; 3, 13 forming an angle of between 30.degree. and 60.degree. with the plane of the ribs 17, and made discontinuous at intervals on the vertical sections of the tubes. A first series of bricks in fastened on the upper portion of the auxiliary ribs. A second series of bricks 6, 18, alternating with the bricks of the first series, has a general dovetail shape and is fixed in position between recesses 7, 8 in the bricks of the first series. Process for the manufacture of this device.

Abstract: A device for suspending horizontal heat exchange tubes (7, 8) on a vertical carrier tube (1) comprises a bottom support sleeve (2) welded at its bottom edge around the support tube, a top support sleeve (4) having its bottom edge resting on the top edge of the bottom support sleeve, said top support sleeve being provided on its sides with two half-shells (5, 6) of radius of curvature slightly greater than that of the horizontal tubes, and add-on half-shells (9, 10) of radius of curvature slightly greater than that of the horizontal tubes, welded edge-to-edge (19, 21; 20, 22) to the half-shells fixed to the top sleeve, thereby forming collars which clamp the horizontal heat exchange tubes on either side of the vertical carrier tubes. A method of manufacturing the device.