At Autodesk University, Stratasys and Autodesk unveiled the first full-scale turbo-prop aircraft engine model produced using Stratasys FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology.
The engine’s design was created using Autodesk Inventor 2010 mechanical design and engineering software, and it was produced on both Fortus 3D Production Systems and Dimension 3D Printers from Stratasys. The engine model sets a new precedence in scale, and it showcases the potential of 3D printing.
The engine’s gear box includes two sets of gears, which operate two sets of propellers that move in counter rotation to each other. With an engine length of over 10 ft., a blade-span of 10.5 ft., and 188 components, the engine model is massive in size. It includes several large parts, such as six propeller blades, each measuring 4.5 ft.
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