In this guide, we will work on designing a propeller with trailing edge cup and a cambered blade face (sometimes referred to as progressive pitch). We’ll review how cup and camber are measured and setup using the PropCad Builder.
PropCad Experience:
Time to complete:
Requires:
Files:
Intermediate
50 minutes.
PropCad License
Excel or Notepad
Tutorial_3B.hcpc
Tutorial_3B-Cambered.hcpc
Tutorial_3B-Cupped.hcpc
Course Instructor
What You Will Learn
In this guide, you will learn about:
– How camber and cupping affect propeller section geometry.
– Cup and camber are defined in the PropCad Builder
– Functional impact of cup and camber on performance.
Prerequisites
Before starting this guide, you will need:
– PropCad software installed in your computer.
– Intermediate level understanding of the program.
Modules
This tutorial is divided up into 3 short modules. You must complete each module before moving to the next one.
1. Review cupped and cambered propeller geometry (10 minutes).
2. Use the Builder to add camber to a propeller design (15 minutes).
3. Use the Builder to create a trailing edge cup (10 minutes).