A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FIXTURE FOR CLAMPING

摘要

A multi-functional fixture for clamping a seal ring of a low pressure turbine securely locates and supports the seal ring. The clamps of the fixture secure the flanges of the seal ring directly to the fixture. This fixture is used from the initial phase to the end phase of fabrication of the seal ring i.e. initial set up for seal ring flanges to stress relieving of the components of the seal ring. The fixture minimizes the distortion, enhances the production cycle time and reduces supports used during fabrication of the seal ring.