摘要 |
A die cast system (10) in which an external shell (12) and an internal core (14) usable to form a component (16) of a gas turbine engine are formed together is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the external shell (12) and internal core (14) may be formed from at the same time via a selective laser melting process, thus eliminating the need for using the conventional lost-wax casting system. In at least one embodiment, the external shell (12) and internal core (14) may be formed a ceramic material that may support receiving molten metal to form a turbine component (16). Once formed, the external shell (12) and internal core (14) may be removed to reveal the turbine component (16). |