AFI KLM Develops Electron Beam Welding For CF6 Tang

Credit: AirFrance Industries/KLM E&M
Sometimes, repurposing proven technology can provide big payoffs. That's precisely what happened when Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance brought electron beam welding to bear on repairing a critical engine part for General Electric's CF6-80C2. The powerplant propels Boeing 747s...

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