3D Printing in Zero-G Tech Demo First Prints
# Part Name Image Dimensions (inches) Description Print
Duration
001 Wrench ISS Tools Length: 4.48; Width: 1.29; Height: 1.02 Tool 238 (~4hrs)
002 Functional Checkout & Calibration Coupon ISS Tools Length: 1.18; Width: 1.18; Height: 0.16 Used to test calibration of relationship between extruder and print plate 18
003 Slide Plate of 3D Printer Extruder Head Casing ISS Tools Length: 2.32; Width: 1.61; Height: 0.20 This is a replacement part for the 3D printer itself. It is a side plate of the extruder casing. 74
004 Layer Quality Test Specimen ISS Tools Length: 0.39; Width: 0.39; Height: 1.18 Used to assess the layer quality and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples 45
005 45°/-45° Material Deposition Pull Coupon ISS Tools Length: 4.47; Width: 0.75; Neck Width: 0.24; Height: 0.16 Used to assess mechanical characteristics for comparison to ground control samples 70
006 Compression Test Specimen ISS Tools Diameter: 0.50; Height: 1.00 Used to assess compressive strength for comparison to ground control samples 46
007 45°/-45° Flexural Test Specimen ISS Tools Length: 3.47; Width: 0.39; Height: 0.16 Used to assess stiffness properties for comparison to ground control samples 48
008 Performance Negative Range Test Specimen ISS Tools Length: 2.95; Width: 0.79; Height: 0.17 Used to test geometric accuracy and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples 88
009 Torque Tool Coupon ISS Tools Diameter: 1.18; Height: 0.984 Used to test structural strength for comparison to ground controls 165
010 Crowfoot Coupon ISS Tools Length: 1.85; Width: 1.57; Height: 0.512 Used to test structural strength for comparison to ground controls 95
011 Performance Positive Range test Specimen ISS Tools Length: 2.41; Width: 0.79; Height: 0.20 Used to test geometric accuracy and tolerances for comparison to ground control samples 45
012 Sample Container ISS Tools Body Diameter: 1.57; Body Height: 1.29; Top Diameter: 1.81 Example of a two-­‐piece water-­‐tight sample container providing 1 level of containment 199
013 Structural Clip Component ISS Tools Length: 1.06; Width: 0.827; Height: 0.354 This is a structural connector/spacer that can be utilized to assemble avionics/electronics cards on-­‐orbit 27
014 Microgravity Structure Test Specimen ISS Tools Length: 0.97; Width: 0.87; Height: 0.20 This is a test of a part that would be difficult, if not impossible, to successfully 3D print due to gravitational effects (sag, overhang, etc.). Used to determine if benefits exist of printing in microg. Ie the ability to print large overhangs without support. 36