Automated ceramic matrix composite ply layup

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10443386
APP PUB NO 20170320785A1
SERIAL NO

15146132

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Methods for forming ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method comprises automatically laying up CMC plies. Laying up plies includes transferring a CMC ply to a layup tool; applying heat to the CMC ply; and stacking the CMC ply with at least one other CMC ply. In various embodiments, CMC plies may be laid up using an automated machine. In some embodiments, a CMC ply may be transferred to a layup tool using an automated machine and the CMC ply may be stacked with at least one other CMC ply using the automated machine.

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  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Garg, Nitin Arlington, US 39 482
Matsumoto, Roger Lee Ken Newark, US 21 167

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