Are you tired of the ongoing expenses associated with frequent gas turbine part replacements? Look no further than LPM®, which is exclusively available through Liburdi Turbine Services, a groundbreaking, high-strength technology revolutionizing the landscape of gas turbine repair. LPM® surpasses traditional welding and diffusion braze methods, delivering exceptional strength for repairing nickel and cobalt superalloys. Unlike welding, it eliminates heat-affected zone cracking and the distortion commonly associated with localized intense welding processes. Moreover, LPM® shatters the limitations of diffusion braze, enabling structural repairs of crack openings up to 0.500", compared to the mere .004" to .040" allowed by braze methods. What's more, LPM® is a trusted and approved solution for Aircraft, Aeroderivative, and Heavy Duty Frame components, ensuring reliable performance and long-term cost savings.
LPM® utilizes advanced nickel powder alloys to deliver robust, fatigue-resistant repairs, allowing for the extension of repair limits into previously inaccessible high-stress areas. Our special formulations also enhance blade tips, providing exceptional oxidation resistance and durability for improved performance.
LPM® vane repair surpasses traditional welding, enhancing structural integrity without the usual distortions. MarM247 repair alloy excels in cobalt alloy nozzles and vanes, reinforcing and strengthening them. It revitalizes airfoil trailing edges and vane throat areas for improved power and efficiency. LPM® also restores lost dimensions due to wear, oxidation, or erosion, including precision re-machining abutment seal slots to original specs, a key aspect of its vane repair prowess
LPM® is FAA-approved for aircraft and backed by leading OEMs for industrial use. Since 1990, it has expanded its alloy range, strength, and ease of application. It now revitalizes once-unrepairable flight engine parts, surpassing traditional methods in tests by three OEMs, matching new component lifespan. This offers you significant cost savings, reliability, and extended part life.
When faced with repairing two severely damaged vane sets under tight constraints, we turned to Liburdi Turbine Services. With only 11 candidates for the first set and five spares for the second, Liburdi expertly balanced cost and efficiency.
They chose to repair the vanes using a combination of welding and their innovative LPM® techniques, exceeding expectations by delivering one set and an extra set within 12 weeks. These precisely repaired vanes have delivered reliable service for years.
Grinding is a reliable alternative to chemical cleaning for removing damaged material and penetrating oxides in cracks before brazing, ensuring complete removal. Large volumes of LPM™ material can be applied in a single application, achieving build-ups of up to 0.250" (6.4mm). Fine, shallow crack openings can be repaired with brazing, relying on capillary action for full depth penetration. LPM™ tapes provide controlled thickness build-ups for restoring eroded airfoils and trailing edges without the need for coupons or inserts. LPM™ can withstand multiple high-temperature heat treatments or repair cycles, and its very low boron content results in excellent hot corrosion resistance and compatibility with conventional coating systems.
LPM™ is an advanced repair solution for nickel and cobalt alloy components that provides strength approaching or exceeding that of the original component. Matching LPM™ alloys are used to repair nickel alloy components, surpassing the strength of conventional IN625 weld filler. Cobalt alloy components can be repaired with matching LPM™ alloy, or alternatively with nickel-based LPM™ alloy, exceeding the strength of the original component. LPM™ is capable of repairing crack-sensitive superalloys without the heat-affected zone cracks often experienced with welding. Additionally, LPM™ can repair structural areas of vane segments without the localized distortion and strain cracks typically associated with welding, making it a superior choice for component repairs.
Contact Liburdi Turbine Services today to learn how our cutting-edge LPM Technology can transform your gas turbine maintenance!
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