Conventional repair methods involve dismantling parts of the aircraft, which can result in significant costs. The repair kit enables technicians to run a tool on a specific track without removing aircraft components. Part of the project included developing two different-size refill bottles, several of which are used to recharge the onboard systems located in the main engine compartment and the auxiliary power unit. The company built scaled prototype parts of the chassis, suspension and engine using its multiple SLA systems. The parts were then put under scaled model loads at 190 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours.
More fringes mean higher sheer stress.
We can add material to counteract the load in an area under too much stress. It can be done within two weeks,'' he said. With the expansion of our technology into metal, ceramic and composite materials as well as improvements in hardware, 3D Systems looks forward to an ever-expanding horizon of applications,'' Hull said. At the meeting, members share information on applications and other products and offerings useful for operating 3D Systems' stereolithography equipment. Each year the organization presents the Excellence Awards for the most outstanding work in stereolithography.