PROCESS FOR REMOVAL OF COATINGS COVERED BY PLASMA AND SINTERIZED SPRAYING, EMPLOYING LIQUID JET

摘要

Gas turbine engine coatings must often be removed during engine maintenance and repair. The techniques utilized to accomplish this task, machining, chemical stripping, machining followed by chemical stripping, or grit blasting, frequently result in component damage or destruction. Liquid jet erosion can be utilized to remove seals, coatings, or portions thereof without damaging the engine hardware. IMAGE