Abstract: A process for manufacturing reinforcing parts (14) for leading edges (10) and/or trailing edges (12) of fan blades (1) is described. In particular, this invention relates to the use of the SPF/DB (<<Super Plastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding >>) process for this type of non-hollow part.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hollow blade for a turbomachine is disclosed in which the blade is manufactured using a preform derived from external primary parts. A primary part comprising a root portion is formed by upset forging a bar in which material has been forced into a large volume area. Finish forging is done in at least two complementary stamping operations using an intermediate blank in order to limit costs and to use mechanical presses even for large and thin primary parts. Dies for forging the primary part are defined so as to double up at least the forging capacity of a press.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing reinforcing parts (14) for leading edges (10) and/or trailing edges (12) of fan blades (1) is described. In particular, this invention relates to the use of the SPF/DB (<<Super Plastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding >>) process for this type of non-hollow part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a single-piece hollow fan blade for turbine engines comprising a foot (2) extended by a rotor blade (4) in a radial direction, the method comprising the following stages: making via forging of a single-piece fan blade (1) with a plurality of inserts; and eliminating of the inserts so as to obtain a plurality of recesses (16) in this blade. The invention also relates to such a blade (1) fitted with a plurality of recesses (16) each extending substantially and radially along a curved central line (18).