Thermwood

3D print 20 ft helicopter blade

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According to a joint venture program,” Thermwood and Bell have pushed the limits of 3D printing, resulting in what Thermwood believes is the largest 3D printed autoclave capable tool ever made. This mold, for an 18 1/2 foot long helicopter blade, and is comprised of two halves, which fit together to form the blade”.

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Large Scale Additive Manufacturing

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According to Thermwood, “LSAM is intended for industrial production. It is not a lab, evaluation or demonstration machine, but is instead a full-fledged industrial additive manufacturing system intended for the production of large scale components.

Thermwood has already applied for 19 separate patents on various aspects of this new technology. LSAM is true “state of the art” in this exciting new world of Large Scale Additive Manufacturing.
LSAM produces superior printed parts”.

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