PCC Airfoils LLC SMP

PCC Airfoils LLC SMP is a company based in Wickliffe, Ohio, specializing in the production of high-performance turbine airfoils for the aerospace industry. With 167 employees, the company generates an annual revenue of $5 million. PCC Airfoils focuses on manufacturing complex aerodynamic turbine airfoils designed to withstand extreme temperatures and corrosive gases found within jet engines. These airfoils are crucial components that directly impact engine performance and fuel efficiency. PCC Airfoils utilizes advanced investment casting technology, coupled with specialized super alloys, to produce airfoils with precise dimensional control. The company's expertise lies in directionally solidified (DS) and single crystal casting techniques. These advanced manufacturing processes enhance the high-temperature threshold of airfoil applications by manipulating the grain structure of the metal. DS blades and vanes feature grain boundaries aligned in a single direction, improving ductility and resistance to thermal fatigue, thereby extending component lifespan. Single crystal castings eliminate grain boundaries entirely, requiring stringent control over the solidification cycle and investment casting process. PCC Airfoils LLC SMP can be reached through their website: pcairfoils.com/business_units/smp.