Derek James Bialka

Title: Derek James Bialka: Manufacturing and Component-Repair Innovations.

Introduction

Derek James Bialka is an inventor based in Ellington, Connecticut. His patent work addresses manufacturing methods for accurately forming apertures and restoring cooling holes in coated components. He is associated with RTX Corporation and is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Bialka’s listed patents focus on precision manufacturing and component repair.

“Forming Aperture(s) in Component Using Scaled CT Scan Data” describes a method that uses computed tomography (CT) scans and known artifact dimensions to scale scan data. The method determines the geometry and drilling reference for an aperture in a first component member, then uses that reference to form an aligned aperture in a covering second member.

“Methods for Re-Establishing Cooling Holes in Components Having Deformation” describes a laser-based process for restoring cooling holes after a component is recoated. A coordinate measurement machine maps the holes and generates a macro file for the laser drilling apparatus. After a new coating is applied, the apparatus collects data at the mapped locations, adjusts hole positions based on that data, and drills through the coating at the modified locations.

Career Highlights

Bialka’s inventions address practical challenges in manufacturing and maintaining engineered components. His work combines CT scanning, dimensional measurement, data-guided drilling, and laser processing to support accurate aperture formation and cooling-hole restoration.

Collaborations

Bialka is associated with RTX Corporation. His listed coworkers include Robert Koch and Paul E. Denney.

Conclusion

Derek James Bialka’s patent work brings together measurement and drilling technologies to improve precision in component manufacturing and repair.