摘要 |
A method of manufacturing an aerofoil component comprising a first workpiece (2) jointed to a second workpiece (20), wherein a union piece (14,14') of partially sintered powder and having an alignment feature (26,26') is provided. The union piece (14,14') is connected between the first workpiece (2) and the second workpiece (20), which is aligned relative to the first workpiece (2) by the alignment feature (26,26') of the union piece (14,14'). Heat and pressure is subsequently applied to consolidate the first workpiece (2), union piece (14,14') and second workpiece (20).
A method of repairing an aerofoil component using a union piece (14) formed of partially sintered powder and having an alignment feature complementing the faying location is also provided. |