In this LinkedIn Live webinar, Justin Kuipers, Materials Engineer at Liburdi Turbine Services, introduces Liburdi Powder Metallurgy (LPM®), a patented gas turbine repair technology that has been successfully restoring high-value components for more than 30 years. LPM® is an FAA-approved process that combines powder metallurgy with a modified wide gap brazing technique to repair damage that would be difficult or impractical to restore using conventional welding methods.
The presentation explains the metallurgical principles behind LPM® and demonstrates how the process minimizes distortion, reduces the risk of cracking, and enables the repair of substantially larger defects than traditional brazing methods. Justin also discusses the mechanical properties of the repair material and demonstrates how LPM® is used to restore components in industrial, aeroderivative, and aircraft gas turbines.
Using several production repair examples, the webinar demonstrates how LPM® restores turbine vanes, seal segments, and other hot section components, extending component life while supporting multiple repair cycles. Additional topics include coating compatibility, creep performance, repair development, and the technical considerations involved in advanced gas turbine repair services.
Whether you are responsible for maintenance, engineering, reliability, or asset management, this webinar provides a technical introduction to one of the industry's most established gas turbine repair technologies and offers valuable insight into advanced component restoration techniques.
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