Case Study: Royal Air Force restores Mosquito aircraft with MecSoft VisualCAM

Royal Air Force - Customer Case Study

The Royal Air Force, through restoration specialists, faced the challenge of accurately recreating vintage Mosquito aircraft, as original components had degraded beyond use over time. MecSoft Corporation provided its VisualCAM for SolidWorks CAM software and CNC machinery to tackle the intricate and precise manufacturing required for these complex wooden airframes.

MecSoft's integrated CAD/CAM solution enabled the accurate CNC machining of wing spars, ribs, and other components, ensuring symmetry and dramatically simplifying the assembly process. The support from MecSoft's reseller was crucial for efficient utilization. This technology provided the Royal Air Force restoration project with unparalleled accuracy and repeatability, resulting in successfully airworthy aircraft that have thrilled audiences at international air shows and secured months of future work for the team.

Royal Air Force