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LIST OF ATTACHMENTSALTERNATIVE AIRFOIL TEST<br />

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J.3 Test setup and preparations<br />

The dimensions of the printed airfoils are shown on figure J.3.<br />

Figure J.3: Main dimensions of the two alternative airfoils. Left: Airfoil A. Right: Airfoil B. The<br />

airfoil thickness is 5 mm.<br />

The support material is removed from the printed airfoils and the surface is smoothened<br />

u<strong>sin</strong>g sandpaper (grit 200). The airfoils are mounted on a ø16 mm steel shaft. A ø3 mm<br />

steel wire, which is used to measure the angle of attack, is attached to the shaft. Finally, 1<br />

mm steel plates are glued to both ends of the airfoils. Figure J.4 shows the airfoils prepared<br />

for testing.<br />

Figure J.4: Airfoils prepared for testing

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