US4197443A
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Method and apparatus for forming diffused cooling holes in an airfoil
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1977-09-19
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Granted: 1980-04-08
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Expires: 1997-09-19
Abstract
Abstract The electrode of an electrodischarge machining apparatus has a plurality of teeth which are substantially laterally tapered to increasing width toward the machine-held base end. Further, the plane of the tapered portions is inclined to that of the free end portions, which precede the tapered portions in application to the airfoil surface to be machined. As the tapered and inclined portions are inserted into the airfoil surface, a plurality of holes are formed which are diffused in both lateral directions and in one longitudinal direction to thereby provide a diffused hole with improved film cooling effectiveness.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Sidenstick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:42
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23H; B23H9/00; B23H9/14; F; F05; F05B; F05B2220/00; F05B2220/30; F05B2220/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An improved electrode of the type having a body for installation in an electric discharge machine apparatus and at least one tooth for placement in close proximity to a workpiece to form a gap across which an electric charge may be transmitted to erode a portion of the workpiece, wherein the improvement comprises a tooth having a straight longitudinally extending end portion and a base portion interconnecting said end portion to the body, said base portion having a beveled surface which is disposed at an angle to the axis of the longitudinally extending end portion, such that when said tooth is advanced longitudinally toward and into the workpiece said beveled surface causes an erosion which results in a hole which is diffused at its one end and further, wherein said tooth is longitudinally nonplanar in form.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An improved electrode of the type having a body for installation in an electric discharge machine apparatus and at least one tooth for placement in close proximity to a workpiece to form a gap across which an electric charge may be transmitted to erode a portion of the workpiece, wherein the improvement comprises a tooth having a straight longitudinally extending end portion and a base portion interconnecting said end portion to the body, said base portion having a beveled surface which is disposed at an angle to the axis of the longitudinally extending end portion, such that when said tooth is advanced longitudinally toward and into the workpiece said beveled surface causes an erosion which results in a hole which is diffused at its one end and further, wherein said tooth is longitudinally nonplanar in form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 1 wherein said angle is between 0 and 7 degrees.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base portion is frustotriangular in longitudinal cross section so as to present a pair of beveled surfaces which, when applied to the workpiece, result in diffusions on opposite sides of the hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base portion forms, in the longitudinal plane, an angle with said end portion longitudinal axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 4 wherein said angle is in the range of 0 to 7 degrees.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base portion is curved in its longitudinal profile to form a gradual transition from said end portion longitudinal axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improved electrode of the type having a body for installation in an electric discharge machining apparatus for transmitting an electrical charge across the gap to a workpiece to form a hole therein comprising: at least one tooth having a free end and a base, the base being in part substantially tapered outwardly toward the electrode body to which it attaches, such that when the electrode is applied to a workpiece the resulting hole is diffused at its one end by said tapered base and wherein said tooth is longitudinally nonplanar in form.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improved electrode of the type having a body for installation in an electric discharge machining apparatus for transmitting an electrical charge across the gap to a workpiece to form a hole therein comprising: at least one tooth having a free end and a base, the base being in part substantially tapered outwardly toward the electrode body to which it attaches, such that when the electrode is applied to a workpiece the resulting hole is diffused at its one end by said tapered base and wherein said tooth is longitudinally nonplanar in form.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 7 wherein said at least one tooth has its free end in one plane and its base in another plane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
An improved electrode as set forth in claim 7 wherein said at least one tooth is curved in form such that when it is applied to a curved workpiece a diffused hole results.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
An improved method of forming holes in a workpiece by way of electrodischarge machining, comprising the steps of: (a) attaching to an electrodischarge machining apparatus an electrode having a body and at least one tooth attached to said body, said tooth having a frustotriangular portion with its base adjacent said body, and being longitudinally nonplanar in form; and (b) applying said electrode to a workpiece until said tooth pierces said workpiece and said frustotriangular portion penetrates its surface to form a hole which is diffused at its one end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
An improved method of forming holes in a workpiece by way of electrodischarge machining, comprising the steps of: (a) attaching to an electrodischarge machining apparatus an electrode having a body and at least one tooth attached to said body, said tooth having a frustotriangular portion with its base adjacent said body, and being longitudinally nonplanar in form; and (b) applying said electrode to a workpiece until said tooth pierces said workpiece and said frustotriangular portion penetrates its surface to form a hole which is diffused at its one end.
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