Method of assembly of bi-cast turbine vane

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10612402
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15711567

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One aspect of the present disclosure includes a turbine vane assembly comprising a vane made from ceramic matrix composite material having an outer wall extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge and between a first end and an opposing second end; an endwall made at least partially from a ceramic matrix composite material configured to engage the first end of the vane; and a retaining region including corresponding bi-cast grooves formed adjacent the first end of the vane and a receiving aperture formed in the endwall; wherein a bond is formed in the retaining region to join the vane and endwall together.

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ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION450 S MERIDIAN ST INDIANAPOLIS IN 46225
ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC2059 S TIBBS AVE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241

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Chamberlain, Adam L Mooresville, US 28 296
Freeman, Ted J Danville, US 191 1843
Landwehr, Sean E Avon, US 41 371
Proctor, Robert F Carmel, US 8 104

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