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TASK 72-50-32-300-040 LPT Stage 4 Blade - Weld Build Up Repair, Repair-040 (VRS4293)
General
Price and availability - none
The practices and processes referred to in this procedure by the TASK number are in the SPM.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Do not repair the turbine blades that have cracks extending into the outer shroud.
Before you do the repair, write down the turbine blade length dimension, part number, heat code, blade life figure and serial number.
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial caliper | LOCAL | Dial caliper | ||
| External grinding machine | LOCAL | External grinding machine | ||
| Gas furnace | LOCAL | Gas furnace | 2400 deg F (1315 deg C) | |
| Radius gage set | LOCAL | Radius gage set | ||
| Roughness microtester | LOCAL | Roughness microtester | ||
| Tridimensional measuring unit | LOCAL | Tridimensional measuring unit | ||
| IAE 2M14193 Inspection mounting block | 0AM53 | IAE 2M14193 | 1 | |
| IAE 3M14412 Welding fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14412 | 1 | |
| IAE 3M14466 Welding mounting block | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14466 | 1 | |
| IAE 3M14468 Grinding fixture | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14468 | 1 | |
| IAE 3M14524 Grinding mounting block | 0AM53 | IAE 3M14524 | 1 |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 03-287 WELDING FILLER WIRE | LOCAL | CoMat 03-287 | ||
| CoMat 05-030 CAST STEEL SHOT DELETED | 0AM53 | CoMat 05-030 | ||
| CoMat 05-075 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | IE241 | CoMat 05-075 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure
Use IAE 3M14468 Grinding fixture 1 off, external grinding machine and IAE 3M14524 Grinding mounting block 1 off.
Refer to Figure.
Keep material removal to the minimum to allow subsequent repairs.
Machine the knife edge seals.
Remove coating from knife edge weld area for a minimum distance of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) all around.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-38-10-380-501.
Use CoMat 05-075 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE or similar.
Remove locally aluminide coating.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-325-060 Machine the Knife Edge Seals
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
Aqueous degrease.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-110-132 Clean the Turbine Blade
Use IAE 3M14412 Welding fixture 1 off and IAE 3M14466 Welding mounting block 1 off.
Weld build-up sufficient material to do final machining.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-31-13-310-501.
Machine or manual tungsten inert gas welding is permitted.
Tungsten inert gas weld build-up seal fins.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-310-079 Weld-Up Repair the Knife Edge Seals
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-04-230-501.
Cracks in the knife edge welds can be repaired if they do not extend into the shroud.
Do the test for cracks.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-230-161 Examine the Welded Areas for Cracks
Use IAE 3M14468 Grinding fixture 1 off, external grinding machine and IAE 3M14524 Grinding mounting block 1 off.
Use IAE 2M14193 Inspection mounting block 1 off, tridimensional measuring unit, dial caliper, dial gage and roughness microtester.
Grind the seal tip radius, end faces, thickness and fillet radius.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-320-099 Machine the Welded Areas
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Use high sensitivity level.
Cracks in knife edge welds can be repaired.
For limits refer to VRS4301 TASK 72-50-32-300-062 (REPAIR 062, PB 901).
Do the test for cracks.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-230-162 Examine the Blade for Cracks
Mask area A3 as shown in Figure.
Mask turbine blade.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-38-04-300-503.
Use CoMat 05-030 CAST STEEL SHOT DELETED to an intensity of 6A.
Shot peening is permitted in area A2.
Shot peen area A1.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-350-126 Shot Peen the Surface A1 of the Turbine Blade
If any of these are unreadable, then make new marks.
Use the roll stamp method.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
Examine markings of turbine blade length, part number, heat code and serial number.
If this marking is unreadable, then make a new mark.
Use the vibro-peen method.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
Examine marking of turbine blade life.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-220-334 Examine the Blade Markings
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-09-00-400-501.
Vibro-peen VRS4293 and the applicable beehive symbol adjacent to the part number.
SUBTASK 72-50-32-320-100 Mark the Blade after Repair
Figure: Weld build-up knife edge seals of stage 4 turbine blade
Weld build-up knife edge seals of stage 4 turbine blade

Figure: Weld build-up knife edge seals of stage 4 turbine blade
Sheet 1

Figure: Weld build-up knife edge seals of stage 4 turbine blade
Sheet 2

Figure: Weld build-up knife edge seals of stage 4 turbine blade
Weld build-up knife edge seals of stage 4 turbine blade

