Fabrication of injection molded sintered alpha SiC turbine componentsFabrication of a sintered alpha silicon carbide turbine blade by injection molding is described. An extensive process variation matrix was carried out to define the optimum fabrication conditions. Variation of molding parameters had a significant impact on yield. Turbine blades were produced in a reasonable yield which met a rigid quality and dimensional specification. Application of injection molding technology to more complex components such as integral rotors is also described.
Document ID
19810045656
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Storm, R. S. (Carborundum Co. Niagara Falls, NY, United States)
Ohnsorg, R. W. (Carborundum Co. Niagara Falls, NY, United States)
Frechette, F. J. (Carborundum Co. Niagara Falls, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1981
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 81-GT-161
Meeting Information
Meeting: Gas Turbine Conference and Products Show
Location: Houston, TX
Start Date: March 9, 1981
End Date: March 12, 1981
Sponsors: American Society of Mechanical Engineers