GE Aviation, University Applying Additive Technologies To Fast Track Engine Component Repairs

GE Aviation October 26, 2017

<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">Avio Aero</a> (a GE Aviation business) through its <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">Apulia Repair Development Center</a>, and working closely with strategic partner Polytechnic in Bari, is revolutionizing the way engine component parts are repaired: Using additive approaches like cold spray applied at supersonic speeds directly where needed.</p>

<p>The process deposits the metal powder using nitrogen gas – working without modifying the physical metal properties.</p>

<p>View the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">video</a> to see it in action on a <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">GE90</a> accessory gearbox. This technology will be developed and applied to <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">GEnx</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">CF6</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">CFM56</a> and <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">LM2500</a> engine parts in the future.</p>

<p>For more details, read the full <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013Si5JNk1ZlEqlYdDrZTD36gGLwhw4yvAgagf82YL…; target="_blank">story</a>. </p>