Patent ID: 7754016
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: C23C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for coating at least one engine component having a center and an airfoil portion with a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a longitudinal axis, said apparatus comprising: a modular fixture having a first end plate and a stub shaft attached to a first surface of said first end plate; said modular fixture being rotated about a first axis defined by said stub shaft; means for supporting said at least one engine component at an angle with respect to said first axis, said supporting means being non-movably attached to a second surface of said end plate; said supporting means including means for allowing said engine component to rotate about said longitudinal axis so that said leading edge rotates about said trailing edge while said center of said at least one engine component is maintained at a fixed horizontal and vertical location with respect to a source of coating material.