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Wichita, KS

Aviation 3D Printing for Wichita

Wichita builds airframes and aerostructures at a scale few cities match, and every line runs on tooling: drill guides, trim templates, inspection fixtures and the shop aids that keep a mechanic's hands free. Printing that tooling turns a design change into new fixtures without a trip through the machine shop, with research support nearby at NIAR.
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What we print for aviation teams

Drill guides and trim templates

Carbon-fiber nylon guides that hold their shape and weigh a fraction of aluminum ones.

Inspection and check fixtures

Nests that locate a skin panel or bracket for a go/no-go check on the floor.

Ducting and ECS prototypes

Test the routing and fit of an air duct before committing to a production process.

Shop aids and protective covers

Tool holders, edge protectors and caps in TPU that will not mar a finished surface.

Materials for the job

FDM

PA-CF (Carbon Fiber Nylon)

Tensile 90–110 MPa · heat ~140 °C

FDM

PAHT-CF (High-Temp Carbon Fiber Nylon)

Tensile 95–115 MPa · heat ~150 °C

FDM

Polycarbonate (PC)

Tensile 55–75 MPa · heat ~140 °C

FDM

ASA (Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile)

Tensile 45–55 MPa · heat ~100 °C

FDM

TPU 85A (Soft Flexible TPU)

Tensile 20–35 MPa · heat ~70 °C

FDM

PPS-CF (Carbon Fiber PPS)

Tensile 110–130 MPa · heat ~220 °C

What we do not do

We print tooling, fixtures, prototypes and non-flight parts. We hold no AS9100 certification and do not supply flight hardware or parts that need FAA conformity.

Tolerances: FDM ±0.2 mm typical; SLA ±0.1 mm, or ±0.2% above 100 mm. Production takes 2-5 business days.

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Aviation 3D printing in Wichita: questions

Do you print aviation parts for teams in Wichita?
Yes. We print in Fort Lauderdale, FL and ship to Wichita and the surrounding area, including Derby, Andover, Haysville. Production takes 2-5 business days, and checkout shows each carrier's delivery estimate for your address.
Which materials suit aviation parts?
Most often PA-CF, PAHT-CF, Polycarbonate (PC), ASA, TPU 85A, PPS-CF, chosen for the applications above. Each material page lists its typical strength, heat resistance and uses.
What do you not do?
We print tooling, fixtures, prototypes and non-flight parts. We hold no AS9100 certification and do not supply flight hardware or parts that need FAA conformity.
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