Compression molding has a great track record for helping form the parts needed by the power generation industry. Now, companies called Southwest Windpower and PCT are leading the way in using innovative manufacturing processes for making wind turbines and other power generation products.
According to Today’s Energy, Southwest Windpower is switching over to compression molding:
Southwest Windpower recently switched to a newer process called compression molding. While the mold is much more expensive ($600,000 versus the typical $75,000), the finished cost of a compression molded blade is approximately 70% less expensive than the typical hand lay-up process. These updates result in increased energy production and lower product cost.
Of course, other proven innovators like Amsterdam, New York’s PCT have used compression molding for forming all manner of parts. The military, aviation, industrial, and consumer industries all use parts made by PCT’s compression molding capabilities.
