Dual feed laser welding system
OwnerChristopher Cahoon, Randall Dowding +1inventors
InventorsChristopher Cahoon, Randall Dowding, Srikanth Sankaranarayanan
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Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus for automated laser welding repairs. The apparatus is adapted for use with components of gas turbine engines such as compressor and turbine airfoils and blisks. The apparatus comprises a dual means of providing filler material. The filler material may be provided through a wire feeder. Optionally, the filler material may be provided through a powder feeder.
Claims26
A laser welding system comprising:
- a laser generator;
- a laser conveyance;
- a first means for providing a filler material;
- and
- a second means for providing filler material.
An automated laser welding system comprising:
- a laser generator capable of generating a laser beam;
- a moveable laser conveyance for conveying the laser beam connected to the laser generator;
- a video camera;
- a video monitor;
- a moveable work table;
- a wire feeder;
- a powder feeder;
- and
- a controller connected to the laser generator, laser conveyance, video camera, video monitor, work table, wire feeder, and powder feeder.
A method for performing an automated welding operation comprising the steps of:
- selecting a method of providing a filler material;
- digitizing a weld path;
- generating a laser beam;
- discharging a filler material;
- moving a laser beam and filler material over a weld path;
- and
- measuring the depth of the layer of deposited material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.