A joint venture program between Thermwood and Bell Helicopter has pushed the limits of 3D printing, resulting in what Thermwood believes is the largest 3D printed autoclave capable tool ever made. This mould was for an 18.5ft long helicopter blade, and is comprised of two halves, which fit together to form the blade. It was printed and machined on a Thermwood LSAM 3D Printer. Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Tags Thermwood Corporation 3D printing Additive manufacturing aerospace helicopters Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles Thermwood unveils largest ever CNC metalworking machine Rind Routing uses its Thermwood machines to assist Covid-19 crisis Moving table 3D printing machine for large scale applications Most recent Articles BASF and Toyota collaborate for lightweighting success Teijin confirmed as platinum sponsor for MotorsportAM Dura Composites re-invents GRP grating Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
