PTC Industries has received a significant purchase order from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) for post-cast operations of single-crystal turbine blades for the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE-2). This milestone strengthens India’s defense manufacturing capabilities and highlights PTC’s growing role in indigenous aerospace component production.
PTC Industries, a leading manufacturer of high-precision components, has secured a strategic purchase order from GTRE, a DRDO lab, to produce single-crystal “ready-to-fit” turbine blades for the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE-2). This development marks a major leap in India’s push for self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing.
Notable Updates:
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Contract Scope: The order covers post-cast operations for single-crystal turbine blades—critical components in modern jet engines.
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End Use: These blades will be used in the KDE-2, a derivative of the indigenous Kaveri engine program.
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Technology Edge: Single-crystal blades are among the most complex and heat-resistant components in aerospace, requiring advanced metallurgy and precision.
Major Takeaways:
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Strategic Importance: The order reinforces India’s commitment to indigenizing defense technologies and reducing reliance on imports.
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PTC’s Capabilities: With its titanium and superalloy plant in Lucknow, PTC is well-positioned to deliver high-grade aerospace materials.
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National Impact: The move supports the “Make in India” initiative and strengthens India’s defense supply chain.
Sources: Press Information Bureau, Indian Defence News,