Ceramic matrix composite component and method of producing a ceramic matrix composite component

A method of producing a ceramic matrix composite component, the method comprising:

• positioning a first plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies in a stack,
• disposing a filler pack on the plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies, wherein the filler pack includes one or more sacrificial fibers disposed therein;
• positioning a second plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies on top of the filler pack, wherein the first plurality of ceramic composite plies, the second plurality of ceramic composite plies and the filler pack form a pre-form component,
• wherein one of the first plurality of ceramic composite plies or the second plurality of ceramic composite plies include a bend angle, to define an interstice between the plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies, the filler pack disposed in the interstice;
• removing the sacrificial fibers such that one or more elongate channels are formed along the pre-form component;
• applying a fluid infiltrant to the pre-form component thereby densifying the pre-form component;
• and
• forming one or more channels coupled to the one or more functional features for the flow of a cooling fluid therethrough.

A ceramic matrix composite component, comprising:

• a plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies forming a densified body including one or more interstice between the plurality of ceramic matrix composite plies;
• a filler pack disposed in each of the one or more interstice, wherein the filler pack includes a functional feature formed therein;
• a fluid source in fluid communication with the functional feature;
• and
• one or more channels in fluid communication with the functional feature to provide a flow of fluid from a fluid source to an exterior of the ceramic matrix composite component.