Shaping Plate Type Pattern Patents (Class 164/13)
  • Layered slab manufacturing system and method
    Patent number: 11364536
    Abstract: A manufacturing method uses layered slabs to create a final pattern for a mold or for creating the mold itself. The method includes: preparing a desired number of slabs including a first slab and a second slab; machining the first slab; machining the second slab; and after the second slab is coupled to the first slab, repeating the machining step for each additional slab included in the desired number of slabs to form the final pattern or mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric M. Johnson, Matthew Frank, Hema V. Guthy, Kalathur Pattabiraman, Ali Tayh, Darren J. Hellman, Michael C. Paisley
  • PROCESS TO CAST SEAL SLOTS IN TURBINE VANE SHROUDS
    Publication number: 20110139393
    Abstract: A process for casting a turbine engine component is provided. The process comprises the steps of placing a refractory core assembly comprising two intersecting plates in a die, encapsulating the refractory core assembly in a wax pattern having the form of the turbine engine component, forming a ceramic shell mold about the wax pattern, removing the wax pattern, and pouring molten material into the ceramic shell mold to form the turbine engine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ronald R. Gagnon, JR., John R. Farris, Eric A. Hudson