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 University to establish Thermwood LSAM research laboratory Thermwood announces completion of the first LSAM 1010 Thermwood announces lower cost LSAM additive systems Most recent Articles Quantum key distribution trial takes place at NCC Sicomin launches fire retardant bio-epoxy laminating resin New composites application for furniture and interiors Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
