Flight-Ready Decorative Cabin Component
Paradigm 3D successfully designed and manufactured a lightweight, flight-ready Table Tray Latch Assembly using ULTEM™ 9085 for commercial aircraft cabin interiors. The objective was to replace a conventionally manufactured latch with an additively manufactured solution that met demanding aerospace standards for fit, durability, surface finish, and certification readiness.
Manufactured using advanced industrial FDM technology, the component delivers exceptional dimensional accuracy, lightweight performance, and long-term reliability. Following precision post-processing and aerospace-grade finishing, the latch assembly was supplied as an installation-ready part complete with the required quality documentation for certified aircraft interior applications.
The Problem
Aircraft seat components are subjected to frequent passenger use and must maintain precise functionality while complying with strict aerospace certification standards.
The customer required a replacement Table Tray Latch that would:
- Maintain precise locking performance and dimensional accuracy.
- Deliver a lightweight yet durable solution.
- Achieve a premium decorative surface finish matching cabin interiors.
- Replace obsolete or conventionally manufactured components.
- Reduce production lead time.
- Be ready for airline fit-check and certification.
Our Solution
Paradigm 3D engineered the Table Tray Latch using ULTEM™ 9085, a high-performance aerospace thermoplastic known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, flame, smoke, and toxicity (FST) compliance, and long-term durability.
The manufacturing process included:
- High-precision industrial FDM manufacturing.
- CAD optimization for aerospace production.
- Dimensional inspection and quality verification.
- Professional filler, primer, and Mankiewicz paint finishing.
- Functional fit-check validation.
- Complete documentation supporting EASA Form 1 and certification requirements.
The result was a lightweight, installation-ready latch assembly capable of meeting demanding cabin interior requirements while significantly reducing manufacturing lead time.
The Result & Benefits
The finished Table Tray Latch successfully met customer expectations by delivering a robust, aesthetically finished, and certification-ready aircraft interior component.
Key Results
- Flight-ready decorative cabin component.
- Lightweight ULTEM™ 9085 construction.
- Excellent dimensional accuracy and functional performance.
- Premium cabin-quality surface finish.
- Faster manufacturing lead time.
- Approved airline fit-check.
- Certification-ready documentation.
- Delivered with EASA Form 1 support.
- Reliable repeatability for production and replacement programs.
Customer Benefits
- Reduced aircraft maintenance downtime.
- Faster replacement of seat components.
- Lower manufacturing costs for low-volume production.
- Improved cabin aesthetics.
- Enhanced durability and service life.
- Consistent production quality.
- Simplified supply chain for replacement parts.
- Suitable for commercial aircraft interior applications.