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Method of manufacture of honeycomb noise attenuation structure for high temperature applications
Assignee: Rohr Inc
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Filing: 1980-11-18
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2000-11-18
Abstract
Abstract Method of manufacturing broad band attenuation panel structure and the resulting structure therefrom for utilization in high temperature applications, having a maximum temperature in the range of 1600° F. The panel comprises a cellular core constructed of Inconel, titanium alloys, 321 stainless steel, P H hardened stainless steel and the like, positioned between and brazed, liquid interface diffusion (LID) bonded, or diffusion bonded to two facing sheets, one imperforate and one perforated, the facing sheets constructed of a similar material. A sheet of porous metal overlay made of Inconel, nickel, monel, stainless steel alloys or the like is diffusion bonded to the outer surface of the perforated facing sheet. The sequential steps of sizing, cleaning, plating, and heating are set forth as well as the details of pressure, temperature, and protective atmosphere, and protective materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Winford Blair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:32
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K1/00; B23K1/0008; B23K1/0014; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A method for manufacturing a honeycomb noise attenuation structure for a high temperature application, the structural components of said structure comprise a central honeycomb cellular core sandwiched between an imperforate and a perforate sheet with the outer surface of the perforated sheet having an overlay comprising a single layer of a porous metal, said method comprising the steps of: (a) sizing the structural components; (b) cleaning the structural components; (c) diffusion bonding the single layer of porous metal to one surface of the perforated sheet; (d) wetting only the central core cell walls with a binder; (e) applying a selected amount of a powdered braze alloy evenly over the binder coated surfaces the core edges being left free from said powdered braze alloy; (f) stacking the imperforate sheet, honeycomb cellular core and combined perforate sheet and single layer of porous metal in assembly order; (g) placing the stacked structural components in a vacuum furnace; (h) applying a positive pressure to the stacked structural components; (i) evacuating the vacuum furnace; (j) elevating the internal temperature of the evacuated furnace to a level causing the braze alloy to melt and flow; and (k) returning the stacked components to ambient temperature.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
198 words
A method for manufacturing a honeycomb noise attenuation structure for a high temperature application, the structural components of said structure comprise a central honeycomb cellular core sandwiched between an imperforate and a perforate sheet with the outer surface of the perforated sheet having an overlay comprising a single layer of a porous metal, said method comprising the steps of: (a) sizing the structural components; (b) cleaning the structural components; (c) diffusion bonding the single layer of porous metal to one surface of the perforated sheet; (d) wetting only the central core cell walls with a binder; (e) applying a selected amount of a powdered braze alloy evenly over the binder coated surfaces the core edges being left free from said powdered braze alloy; (f) stacking the imperforate sheet, honeycomb cellular core and combined perforate sheet and single layer of porous metal in assembly order; (g) placing the stacked structural components in a vacuum furnace; (h) applying a positive pressure to the stacked structural components; (i) evacuating the vacuum furnace; (j) elevating the internal temperature of the evacuated furnace to a level causing the braze alloy to melt and flow; and (k) returning the stacked components to ambient temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of manufacturing as set forth in claim 1, comprising an additional step of forming the surface contour of the structural components prior to step (b).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the porous metal overlay is a fibrous metal felt material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the porous metal overlay is woven metal cloth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, comprising the additional step of securing together the stacked components prior to step (g).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 5, comprising the additional step of positioning the secured stacked components on the reference surface of a brazing tool prior to step (h).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 6, comprising the additional step of placing slip sheets on the upper and lower surfaces of the stacked component sandwich.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 7, comprising the additional step of coating the slip sheets with stopoff material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
Noise attenuation structure for use in environments having temperature ranges from 0° to 1600° F. manufactured by the method of claim 8.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of manufacturing as set forth in claim 5, wherein the securing together of the stacked components comprises attaching straps extending between the outer components of the stacked structural components and removing said straps after step (k).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
Noise attenuation structure for use in environments having temperature ranges from 0° to 1600° F. manufactured by the method of claim 1.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for manufacturing a honeycomb noise attenuation structure for a high temperature application, the structural components of said structure comprising a central honeycomb cellular core sandwiched between an imperforate sheet and a perforate sheet, the outer surface of the perforated sheet having a layer of a porous metal overlay, said method comprising; (a) brazing together the imperforate sheet, honeycomb cellular core and perforated sheet, and then (b) diffusion bonding the layer of porous metal overlay to the perforated sheet.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for manufacturing a honeycomb noise attenuation structure for a high temperature application, the structural components of said structure comprising a central honeycomb cellular core sandwiched between an imperforate sheet and a perforate sheet, the outer surface of the perforated sheet having a layer of a porous metal overlay, said method comprising; (a) brazing together the imperforate sheet, honeycomb cellular core and perforated sheet, and then (b) diffusion bonding the layer of porous metal overlay to the perforated sheet.
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