Tech. Sgt. Jason Felts, 19th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal production lead, compares an old hydraulic pump bracket to the new 3D printed version at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., June 4, 2020.
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The 3D printing presented an opportunity to completely revamp the structure and strength of the part to decrease the amount of repairs that will be needed over time.
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The Air Force empowers its Airmen to be innovative in order to outpace and outmaneuver adversaries by solving problems they encounter every day. It’s what allows the Air Force to move faster, smarter and maintain its competitive edge. One of those Airmen is Tech. Sgt. Ryan McBride, 19th Maintenance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of metals technology. He pursued his innovation by collaborating with the Air Force Life Cycle Management […]
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