Patent ID: 9737933
Date: 2017-08-22
CPC Classifications: B22F,B23K,B23P,B32B,C23C,F01D,F05D,Y10T

Claim:
1. A fabrication process comprising: forming a near-net shape shield to a near-net shape within a die, the near-net shape having a geometry and a size requiring little or no machining or processing; wherein the near-net shape shield includes a nickel-based layer and an erosion-resistant alloy layer positioned at least partially on the nickel-based layer; wherein, prior to attachment to a component, the nickel-based layer is configured to facilitate secure attachment of the near-net shape shield to a surface of the component; and wherein the geometry of the near-net shape comprises at least one feature selected from the group consisting of cavities, protrusions, gaps, and combinations thereof.