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Casting new methods of production saves Air Force time, money

A closeup of the scavenge oil inlet port lettering is shown on a prototype TF33 rear gearbox housing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 25, 2022. The prototype, cast from an additively manufactured mold is an exact match of the original part, down to the lettering. Because the part was manufactured in the same method as the original, no lengthy airworthiness testing is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)

PHOTO BY: Paul Shirk
VIRIN: 220825-F-HI919-1008.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.39 MB
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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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Casting new methods of production saves Air Force time, money

A closeup of the scavenge oil inlet port lettering is shown on a prototype TF33 rear gearbox housing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 25, 2022. The prototype, cast from an additively manufactured mold is an exact match of the original part, down to the lettering. Because the part was manufactured in the same method as the original, no lengthy airworthiness testing is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)

PHOTO BY: Paul Shirk
VIRIN: 220825-F-HI919-1008.JPG
FULL SIZE: 4.39 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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