Hot Gas Path Parts

Inspection capabilities include:

Cleaning – internal & external acid stripping

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) dimensional

UT wall thickness

Pulse Thermography Inspections

Eddy Current

Frequency Inspections

Liquid and Airflow testing

Harmonic analysis

Metallurgical evaluations

Destructive testing

Blue light laser scanning

Repair capabilities include:

Full material rejuvenation heat treatment options based upon material condition and type

Lifetime extensions beyond OOEM recommended life limits

GTAW welding processes for all superalloy material groups

Elevated temperature welding processes

Dimensional restorations and full recovery of all critical dimensions

Wall thickness restorations

Combustion system / component upgrades and material upgrades / modifications

Hydrogen Fluoride cleaning processes for Nickel and Cobalt alloys

Specialized processes for narrow gap brazing “TPR” (transient phase restoration)

pre-sintered preform restorations

Vane and nozzle airfoil replacements

Blade and bucket moment weighing and balancing

Coating capabilities include:

fully robotic applied thermal spray systems

Quality engineered and developed coating schemes to offer the best in protection against oxidation, wear, and thermal distress

• Thermal spray coating available via:

Air plasma applications

HVOF (high-velocity oxygen fuel)

• Typical coating materials utilized:

NiCoCrAIY’s, CoNiCrAIY’s, Chrome carbides, Tungsten carbides, Nickel aluminum, Thermal barrier coatings, Abradable coatings, Shear coatings

Slurry and pack type diffused aluminide coatings available