![3d printer](/sites/default/files/2021-12/---3d1.jpg)
A 3d printing facility has been established for rapid prototyping the Aircraft models and Physical mock-up of Landing Gear Mechanisms.
Machine Specification
- Delta XL (Build volume: Dia. 420 mm x 720mm)
- Delta 500 (Build volume: Dia. 520 mm x 620mm)
Salient Features
- Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) technology
- Dual Extruder
- Cylindrical Build envelope: Dia. 520 x 620 mm
- Materials: ABS, PLA and PC
- Pre-processing software: Simplify 3D
- Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
- Android app based Control interface
- Remote monitoring and control of 3d prints through smart phone or tablet with internet
Applications
- Functional prototypes of mechanisms
- Scaled Kinematic models of Landing Gears
- Wind tunnel models for aerodynamic studies
![rta 70](/sites/default/files/inline-images/rta%2070%20model.png)
Fig.-- 1:4 scale RTA 70 Main Landing Gear Kinematic model
![mirage 2000](/sites/default/files/inline-images/mirage%202000_0.png)
![six degree](/sites/default/files/inline-images/six%20degrees%20freedom%20platform_0.jpg)
Fig.--3D Printed stores separation model of Mirage 2000 for low speed wind tunnel studies