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First Helicopter Blade Restraint Cradle
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User: SFM Technology
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Industry: Aviation
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Material: Fiber reinforced polymer
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Technology: Filament Material Extrusion (Polymer)
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Classification: Non qualified end part
SFM Technology is an engineering solutions company specializing in aerospace. They have utilized the Polymer Material Extrusion technology from BIGREP to create a Helicopter Blade Restraint Cradle that addresses the issue of blade flapping when the helicopter is on the flight deck with its blades folded. SFM Technology’s AeroAdditive technology provides a reliable solution for restraining the blades. Up until the first Quarter of 2023, they have produced 30 cradles, each consisting of 60 halves.
Courtesy of SFM Technology
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