VIDEO: Greene Tweed engineers a TPC engine guide vane
A snapshot video by ThermoForged and accompanying content published by CW platform highlights how these TPC engine guide vanes eliminate metallic coatings, withstand hail at 165 m/s and save 4 kg per engine with rapid molding cycles.
Greene Tweed (Kulpsville, Pa., U.S.) engineered thermoplastic composite (TPC) engine guide vanes using its Xycomp DLF material (chopped carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK, PEKK or PEI), co-molded with a 3D printed metal leading edge.
This innovation eliminates the need for metallic coatings, withstands hail impacts at 165 meters/second, and employs a rapid ColdFusion compression molding process with cycles under 20 minutes, enabling high-volume production (10,000 parts/year). The design saves 4 kilograms per engine, improves fuel efficiency and has led to a 10-year agreement with a major manufacturer for over 50 TPC parts, with test shipsets planned for 2026.
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