Bell Helicopter Cowling – Composite Replacement
Working in association with an aerospace engineering company, we 3D scanned and CAD modelled the cowling from the original metal part. With the decision made to replace it with a composite version, careful consideration had to be given to the composite elements in the new design — ensuring structural integrity, weight optimisation, and compatibility with the existing airframe.
The CAD design was completed using the 3D scan as reference alongside the original Bell drawings, allowing us to maintain dimensional accuracy while adapting the geometry for composite manufacture.
The part is now in service on the helicopter.