Functional Wrench Made In Space by xchgre

xchgre

Tools>Hand Tools

GIF

Print Profile(3)

All

X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

[Strength] 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Designer

1 h

1 plate

4.4(33)

[Standar/Decorative] 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

45 min

1 plate

[Standard] 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

53 min

1 plate

4.5(2)

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

124

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211

Released

Description

This isn't the first 3D-printed object made in space, but it is the first created to meet the needs of an astronaut. When International Space Station Commander Barry Wilmore needed a wrench, NASA knew just what to do. They "e-mailed" him one. This is the first time an object has been designed on Earth and then transmitted to space for manufacture.

Author/Origin/License: Made In Space, Inc.(MIS)/NASA MSFC, Public Domain

The 3d models of this site about NASA do not follow the same license as the original, Public Domain, so I have decided to upload them with the correct license.

wrench

nasa

made in space

Comment & Rating (40)

@Unforgivenll

Couldn't get it to print on the X1C. probably something I'm doing wrong. Printing with PETG Basic and Silent setting. There's a small sliver that gets printed above the button. Everytime it's printed it gets ripped off by the nozzle on the 3rd layer. Update: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bambu Lab ASA Black. I was able to print these after a few attempts and slicing them for myself. Printed great in ASA. I really appreciate you sharing this. Thank you!

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The designer has replied

@xchgre

Yep, it is a delicate part especially with PETG, since it rests under only two-layer lines and builds on them, you can print it with a Brim, with spacing to the object at 0 and a width of +-1mm, so it will have more surface to avoid loosening. But note that this may make it difficult to operate the ratchet later.

@travis.jackson

Print Profile

[Strength] 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

This print is a prime axample of what I imagine 3d printing will be for the masses. Need a tool? Just print it. File prints beautifully and functions well in PETG. Glad to have printed a little piece of space history in the house!

@tffx

Print Profile

[Standard] 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

works, but turns only in one direction. Tightens

@GAZbot

Print Profile

[Strength] 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

printed to perfection on the A1 mini.

@user_2462184917

Print Profile

[Strength] 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

This is a great piece! Especially in PLA-CF. Defects in photo are due to partial nozzle clog.

@WesTyWesTon

Print Profile

[Strength] 0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

print in place all one piece and quite strong! very cute too

@bashermans01

2 failed attempts, bad bed adhesion due to poor design for 3d printing! The 'rattling lever' should be solidly attached to the handle. surface area of the underside of the handle is smaller than the top side, should be the other way around. I hope this wasn't NASA`s design or idea..

The designer has replied

@xchgre

The file is in the public domain and is the original file sent by e-mail to the international space station to be 3D printed.