Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing, repairing and/or replacing a component, particularly an aircraft component, by means of a powder that can be solidified by energy radiation of an energy radiation source, characterized in that the device comprises an application unit that is designed such that the powder can be applied onto an uneven surface by means of the application unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for monitoring a generative production process in real time, wherein a component is at least optically detected and the installation space is thermally detected when applying a layer, as well as a device for carrying out said method.

Abstract: A method for imaging at least one three-dimensional component, which is produced by a generative manufacturing method, is disclosed. The method, in an embodiment, includes determining at least two layer images of the component during production thereof by a detection device, which is designed to detect with spatial resolution a measured quantity characterizing the energy input in the component. The method further includes generating a three-dimensional image of the component based on the determined layer images by a computing device and displaying the image by a display device. A device for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the generative manufacture of a component (1) with integrated damping for a turbomachine, in particular a gas turbine, having the following method steps: building up the component (1) in a generative manner, and introducing a damping material (2) into the component (1) during the method step of the generative building up of the component (1). The invention further provides a component (1) with integrated damping for a turbomachine, in particular a gas turbine, wherein the component (1) is built up in a generative manner, and the component (1) has a damping material (2) which is introduced into the component (1) during the generative building up of the component (1). The invention further provides a turbomachine, in particular a gas turbine, comprising such a component (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optically detecting surfaces wherein strip patterns are projected onto the surface, images are captured, and the three-dimensional contour thereof is determined from the reproduction of the strip pattern on the surface of the object. The aim of the invention is to prevent reflections that interfere with the images and as a result, the surface of the object is covered with a layer of a fluorescent material, is then radiated with ultraviolet radiation, and the radiation emitted by the fluorescent material in the visible light is detected.

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed for visualizing positions on a surface by means of a marking which is produced by an optically detectable radiation. In order to permit a residue-free marking which can be observed with a camera from partly extremely oblique observation directions, the device has an optical waveguide, which is coupled to a radiation source and whose light output region can be located at a desired position of the surface in order to emit optically detectable radiation at the desired position of the surface through the optical waveguide. As a result, the radiation is emitted at the desired position of the surface in various spatial directions.

Abstract: A joining element, for example, an adapter, for connecting a rotor blade to a rotor disc or a rotor ring, or a rotor blade per se of an aircraft engine is disclosed. The joining element has a base body and a joining surface, with the joining surface formed by a fusion weldable coating made of a compressed powder that is connected in a positive fit to a contour of the base body. A method for the production of such a joining element, as well as an integrally bladed rotor, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optically detecting surfaces wherein strip patterns are projected onto the surface, images are captured, and the three-dimensional contour thereof is determined from the reproduction of the strip pattern on the surface of the object. The aim of the invention is to prevent reflections that interfere with the images and as a result, the surface of the object is covered with a layer of a fluorescent material, is then radiated with ultraviolet radiation, and the radiation emitted by the fluorescent material in the visible light is detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for joining two components (10, 12) made of a metal material, which are connected on two mutually associated joining surfaces (14, 16) by means of a joined connection, wherein at least one of the components (10) is strengthened in at least a partial region of the joining surface (14) thereof prior to joining. The invention further relates to a joined connection of two components (10, 12) made of a metal material.

Abstract: A method for optically measuring a surface is described, in particular, for a surface having a spherical form and a high reflection of radiation. The surface is illuminated by at least one radiation source, as well as by at least one structured light source, in order to produce an illumination structure on the surface to be measured, and to then record the illumination structure using a camera; prior to measuring the surface, a coating being applied thereto in order to reduce the reflected radiation, the electrostatic coating principle being followed when applying the coating to the spherical surface. Thus, a method for optically measuring a surface is described, which provides for a coating to be uniformly deposited on the entire surface of the test object and to have a thickness of less than 0.01 mm.

Abstract: A device for representing the direction of action (9) of a working mechanism (3), in particular a tool or a radiation source and/or a radiation emitter, for example, of X-rays is provided. The device includes a first light source (4) which is used to produce a first beam (5). In order to represent the direction of action in a continuous manner, at least one additional light source (4?) which is used to produce an additional beam (5?) is provided. The light sources (4, 4?) and the working device (3) can be oriented in such a manner that the first beam (5) and the additional beam (5?) have a flat extension and cut in the direction of action (9) of the working mechanism (3). The invention also relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A method and a system for synchronising angles of at least two displaceable working means (2, 2?) at a predetermined point of action (4) is disclosed. The working means are, in particular, a robot-controlled tool or a robot-controlled radiation emitter and/or radiation receiver. In order to synchronise angles in a precise manner, the directions of the action (1, 1?) of the working means (2, 2?) are, in particular represented in a continuous manner, detected and united at a predetermined point of action (4). The angle (a) between the directions of the action (1, 1?) of the working means (2, 2?) is determined by, in particular, an optical angle measurement and is adjusted to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for surface hardening parts is disclosed. To harden a surface of a part, a relative movement, or advancing motion, is established between the part and at least one sonotrode-like tool which is excited in the ultrasonic frequency range. The tool is aligned during the surface hardening in such a way to the surface of the part to be hardened that a tool axis running in the effective direction of the tool runs at an angle to the surface of the part to be hardened.

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed for visualizing positions on a surface by means of a marking which is produced by an optically detectable radiation. In order to permit a residue-free marking which can be observed with a camera from partly extremely oblique observation directions, the device has an optical waveguide, which is coupled to a radiation source and whose light output region can be located at a desired position of the surface in order to emit optically detectable radiation at the desired position of the surface through the optical waveguide. As a result, the radiation is emitted at the desired position of the surface in various spatial directions.

Abstract: A method for optically measuring a surface is described, in particular, for a surface having a spherical form and a high reflection of radiation. The surface is illuminated by at least one radiation source, as well as by at least one structured light source, in order to produce an illumination structure on the surface to be measured, and to then record the illumination structure using a camera; prior to measuring the surface, a coating being applied thereto in order to reduce the reflected radiation, the electrostatic coating principle being followed when applying the coating to the spherical surface. Thus, a method for optically measuring a surface is described, which provides for a coating to be uniformly deposited on the entire surface of the test object and to have a thickness of less than 0.01 mm.

Abstract: A method for joining components, in particular for joining a rotor blade to a rotor base body in the manufacture and/or repair of an integrally bladed gas turbine rotor, is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: a) providing two components that are to be connected, i.e., joined together; b) providing a joining part; c) aligning the two components and the joining part that are to be joined together such that the joining part is arranged as an insert between the two components that are to be joined together; d) connecting the two components with the intermediate arrangement of the joining part by moving the joining part with respect to the two stationary components that are to be joined together and in particular by exerting a compression force on the joining zones between the two stationary components and the joining part via the two stationary components.

Abstract: A method for joining components is described, in particular, for joining a rotor blade to a rotor base member when manufacturing and/or repairing an integrally bladed gas turbine rotor. The method includes the following steps: providing two components to be assembled, respectively joined to one another; providing a joining part; mutually aligning the two components to be assembled and the joining part such that the joining part is positioned as an insert between the two components to be assembled; driving the two components being assembled with the joining part being interposed therebetween in that the joining part to execute a linear, reciprocating motion in opposition to the two stationary components to be assembled in order to generate the frictional motion, further comprising exerting an upsetting force via the joining part on the joint zones between the two stationary components and the joining part, namely in a direction that extends essentially perpendicularly to the frictional motion.

Abstract: A method and a system for synchronising angles of at least two displaceable working means (2, 2?) at a predetermined point of action (4) is disclosed. The working means are, in particular, a robot-controlled tool or a robot-controlled radiation emitter and/or radiation receiver. In order to synchronise angles in a precise manner, the directions of the action (1, 1?) of the working means (2, 2?) are, in particular represented in a continuous manner, detected and united at a predetermined point of action (4). The angle (?) between the directions of the action (1, 1?) of the working means (2, 2?) is determined by, in particular, an optical angle measurement and is adjusted to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A device for representing the direction of action (9) of a working means (3), in particular a tool or a radiation source and/or a radiation emitter, for example, of X-rays is provided. The device includes a first light source (4) which is used to produce a first beam (5). In order to represent the direction of action in a continuous manner, at least one additional light source (4?) which is used to produce an additional beam (5?) is provided. The light sources (4, 4?) and the working device (3) can be oriented in such a manner that the first beam (5) and the additional beam (5?) have a flat extension and cut in the direction of action (9) of the working means (3). The invention also relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: A method for producing a reinforcing ceramic fiber with a metal coating. The metal coating is converted to an exterior shape having a polygonal cross section permits a structure of reinforcing fibers to be arranged side-by-side and above one another without leaving any cavities. When the polygonal-shaped fibers are arranged in this manner about a base part and hot pressed, a fiber-reinforced metal matrix component is created without volumetric shrinkage during the hot pressing.