CNC Precision Foam for Rolls Royce

Trifibre received an urgent commission from Scott Aerospace of Bristol, to produce a new design of protective engine covers for the manufacture of the Rolls Royce Trent 700 jet engine.

Scott Aerospace project manager, Scott McPherson worked closely with the foam division of Trifibre to jointly develop this new unique design, which is an ultra-light weight unit, CNC machined to precision tolerances. At 2,430mm in diameter, it is currently one of the largest parts to be produced in house.

The protective engine cover is used during the final manufacturing stage of the Trent Engine where the fan track in the engine fan case is machined. The protective covers will ensure that all fine debris is kept out of the fully assembled engine during this process.

Trifibre will be exhibiting at the AP&M in London next week, but unfortunately will not be showing this product as the parts are too large for the stand!