General Electric Company

Mark Kevin McCullough

Paul Stephen Manicke

Timothy Joseph Trapp

John Robert Kelley

Jonathan David Mast

Leslie McLean Hellemann

Bethany Bleil Kniffin

Philip D Brubaker

Vincent Ia Van Den Briel

William J Murray

A friction welding method includes: applying axial force to first and second metallic components so as to force the components against each other at an interface therebetween, while oscillating the two components relative to each other in a cyclic motion, so as to generate friction and heat at the interface; rapidly stopping the cyclic motion; and applying a spike in the axial force to complete a weld between the first and second components.

Friction welding method

A system and method of using at least one computer to determine which requirements from a general requirements document apply to a specific situation. The invention includes providing a logic model for the general requirements document and receiving data relating to the specific situation. The collected data and the logic model are used to identify which requirements apply to the specific situation. Lastly, a listing of the identified requirements is output.

System and method for determining specific requirements from general requirements documents

An in-jig assembly bond fixture for manufacturing a composite component having a plurality of parts includes at least one fixture for holding each of the plurality of parts in proper alignment relative to one another during a bonding operation. A mechanical mechanism is provided integral with the at least one fixture for applying a predetermined uniform compressive force to each bond line between each of the plurality of parts during the bonding operation. A plurality of heating elements is provided for applying heat directly to each bond joint and are each selectively located within the fixture for applying heat uniformly across each bond line during the bonding operation.

In-jig assembly bond fixture for manufacturing composite components

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Mark Kevin McCullough