Abstract: A method for creating a metal reinforcement for a leading or trailing edge of a turbine engine blade including a reinforcement foot and head, the method including: creating a plurality of V-shaped tapered elements that form different parts of the metal reinforcement so that the metal reinforcement is divided into a plurality of parts distributed between the foot and the head; positioning the parts on equipment that is shaped like the leading or trailing edge of the turbine engine blade; and rigidly connecting the different parts so as to form the complete profile of the one-piece metal reinforcement the by recombining the different parts.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing at least a portion of a metal part of a turbine engine having a width. The portion of the metal part is manufactured by metal disposition using a MIG welding apparatus including a pulsed current generator and a pulsed deposition-wire flow, and used for varying the current and flow, the manufacture being carried out in the form of metal beads in several consecutive layers.

Abstract: A method for creating a metal reinforcement for a leading or trailing edge of a turbine engine blade including a reinforcement foot and head, the method including: creating a plurality of V-shaped tapered elements that form different parts of the metal reinforcement so that the metal reinforcement is divided into a plurality of parts distributed between the foot and the head; positioning the parts on equipment that is shaped like the leading or trailing edge of the turbine engine blade; and rigidly connecting the different parts so as to form the complete profile of the one-piece metal reinforcement the by recombining the different parts.

Abstract: A method for making a metal reinforcement for the leading edge or trailing edge of a turbine engine blade, including: positioning a preform using an equipment positioning the preform in a position such that the preform, at one end thereof, has an area which is capable of receiving a filler metal; and, after the positioning, constructing a base for the metal reinforcement by hard-surfacing with filler metal in the area, in the form of metal beads.

Abstract: A method of retouching metal parts joined by brazing at high temperatures is disclosed. The brazed zones are retouched by a retouching laser. The peak power of the retouching laser is between 1500 and 3000 W. The retouching laser is used in pulsed mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least a portion of a metal part of a turbine engine having a width L. The method is characterised in that said portion is manufactured by metal deposition using a MIG welding apparatus including a pulsed current generator and a pulsed deposition-wire flow, and used for varying said current and said flow, the manufacture being carried out in the form of metal beads (10) in several consecutive layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of retouching metal parts joined by brazing at high temperatures, wherein the brazed zones are retouched by means of a retouching laser, the peak power of the retouching laser being between 1500 and 3000 W, the retouching laser being used in pulsed mode.

Abstract: A welding tool for TIG arc welding, plasma welding or laser welding, including a welding head carrying a refractory electrode and surrounded by a skirt. The skirt is releasably fastened on the welding head and has a front portion which extends forwards and is shaped to surround a weld head with clearance over a predetermined length. The skirt is made by molding or thermoforming a composite material made of at least two layers of ceramic fibers which are bonded together by an elastomer that withstands high temperatures.