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The GE Parts Advantage:

A behind-the-scenes look at GE part creation

Why buy a part manufactured by GE?

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Only GE meets the complete specifications of a GE part number

Part design process includes research, model construction, testing Manufacturing process integrates design, materials, processes and methods Collateral effects of the part are quantified (performance, cooling, stresses, impact on adjacent parts) Extensive documentation structure supports entire process Manufactured to meet design intent

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Creating a GE part is a rigorous process

Notes & Instructions Material Specifications Process Specifications Drawings

leveraging our technology leadership and engineering expertise

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Example:
Frame 7 Stage 1 Bucket Kit or Arrangement

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7EA Stage 1 Bucket Kit or Arrangement

Drawing - Bucket Kit or Arrangement
92 Buckets plus Hardware

Drawing - Bucket Machining

Drawing - Bucket Cooling
Drawing - Bucket Casting

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Drawing - Bucket Machining

Process Specs Coating - 2 coatings (internal and external) Heat Treatments Definition heat treatments, Temp. and time reqts, etc. Airflow Testing Definition of test equipment, calibration, and leak checks Machining of Super Alloy Req. for grinding/ turning/ milling/ cutting/etc. Acceptance Requirements Gen. reqts; Specific inspection methods, etc. Casting Process Qualification reqts, production processing reqts; etc. Complimentary Document for Dovetail Drawing Contour and tolerance; etc. Notes Machining Datum Primary, secondary, and tertiary specific locations Coating Procedure - Define sequence for different coatings, etc. Surface Finish - Requirement of surface smoothness Part Marking - Identification of required data marked on bucket; etc. Water/ Air Flow Acceptance Criteria - Water flow check individual holes Dovetail Coating Blending and Overspray Dimensions - Radial/Axial Features machining dimensions, tolerances

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Drawing - Bucket Cooling

Process Specs Airflow Testing Each bucket tested for cooling hole flows. - Definition of test equip., calibration, and leak checks, etc. Machining of Super Alloy Requirements for grinding/ turning/ milling/ cutting/etc. - Requirements for inspection and nondestructive testing; - Quality assurance requirements. Cooling hole manufacturing Drilling parameters; electrolyte quality; arching limits; etc. Notes Surface Finish Requirement of surface smoothness Part Marking Identification of required data marked on bucket; etc. Air Flow Acceptance Criteria For each hole air flow individual and sets of holes Dimensions for hole features Definition of center; diameters; relative true position; - Radial dimensions of turbulated features. Dimensions for wall thickness Requirements for wall between airfoil exterior 8/ GE / and hole surfaces; etc.

Drawing - Bucket Casting

Material Specification Document Reference GE material specification Chemistry composition; material properties; test material reqts; etc. Process Specs Casting Process Qualification, production, inspection & test reqts Dimensional Data Collection Process Responsibilities; process capability analysis; - Documentation; record retention. Acceptance Requirements General Reqts; Specific inspection methods, features, etc. Complimentary Document for Airfoil Shape Definition Airfoil and shank coordinate definition; inspection planes - Contour tolerances Notes Initial & Final Casting Datum - Primary, secondary, and tertiary specific locations Airfoil Inspection Contour and relative displacement inspections between airfoil sections. Internal Cavity & Shank Requirements Dimension, contour definitions for cavity & shank external surface Surface finish Requirement of surface smoothness for various locations on the bucket Prohibiting Some Casting Techniques Industry processes or techniques from being used in manufacturing Dimensional Process Capability Collection & Reporting - Vendor responsibilities; process capability analysis; documentation Part Marking Identification of required data marked on bucket; etc. Dimensions for Airfoil Internal & External Features Airfoil dimensions and tolerances; definition of surface contours. 9/ GE / Dimensions for Platform & Shank features - Dimensions and tolerances; definition of compound radii.

Investing in a GE part gives you the benefit of our detailed design and manufacturing process
Top Level Arrangement Drawing 92 Buckets + Hardware Bucket Machining Drawing Process Specifications for Heat Treatments, etc. Notes with Dimensions/Instructions/Procedures GE is the Only Acceptance Criteria Parts Supplier Bucket Cooling Drawing Meeting Process Specifications for Airflow Testing, etc. Notes with Dimensions/Instructions/Procedures Complete Acceptance Criteria Drawing Bucket Casting Drawing Compliance Material Specifications Process Specifications with Qualification Requirements Notes with Dimensions/Instructions/Procedures

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