Patent ID: 6820334
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: B23P,B29C,C04B,F01D,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for repairing a damaged area of an article that comprises a fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composite (â€œCMCâ€ ) material, said method comprising:providing a repairing tape that comprises ceramic fibers and at least one matrix material selected from the group consisting of a ceramic matrix material, a ceramic matrix precursor material, and mixtures thereof; attaching at least a portion of said repairing tape to said damaged area of said article; providing an infiltrant phase material to said at least a portion of said repairing tape; said infiltrant phase material comprising a material selected from the group consisting of a ceramic matrix material, a ceramic matrix precursor material, and mixtures thereof; and infiltrating said at least a portion of said repairing tape with said infiltrant phase material.