零重力技术演示任务中的3D打印:完整实验结果及相关材料建模工作总结
3D Printing in Zero G Technology Demonstration Mission: Complete Experimental Results and Summary of Related Material Modeling Efforts.
作者信息
Prater Tracie, Werkheiser Niki, Ledbetter Frank, Timucin Dogan, Wheeler Kevin, Snyder Mike
机构信息
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.
Wheelhouse Consulting, Inc.
出版信息
Int J Adv Manuf Technol. 2019 Mar 17;101(1-4):391-417. doi: 10.1007/s00170-018-2827-7. Epub 2018 Nov 3.
In 2014, NASA, in partnership with Made In Space, Inc., launched the first 3D printer to the International Space Station. Results of the first phase of operations for this mission demonstrated use of the fused filament fabrication (FFF) process for 3D printing in a microgravity environment. Previously published results indicated differences in density and mechanical properties of specimens printed in microgravity and those manufactured with the printer prior to its launch to ISS. Based on extensive analyses, these differences were hypothesized to be a result of subtle changes in manufacturing process settings rather than a microgravity influence on the FFF process. Phase II operations provided an opportunity to produce additional specimens in microgravity, evaluate the impact of changes in the extruder standoff distance, and ultimate provide a more rigorous assessment of microgravity effects through control of manufacturing process settings. Based on phase II results and a holistic consideration of phase I and phase II flight specimens, no engineering-significant microgravity effects on the process are noted. Results of accompanying material modeling efforts, which simulate the FFF process under a variety of conditions (including microgravity), are also presented. No significant microgravity effects on material outcomes are noted in the physics-based model of the FFF process. The 3D printing in zero G technology demonstration mission represents the first instance of off-world manufacturing. It represents the first step toward transforming logistics for long duration space exploration and is also an important crew safety enhancement for extended space missions where cargo resupply is not readily available. This paper presents the holistic results of phase I and II on-orbit operations and also includes material modeling efforts.
2014年,美国国家航空航天局(NASA)与太空制造公司合作,将首台3D打印机发射到国际空间站。该任务第一阶段的运行结果表明,熔融沉积成型(FFF)工艺可用于在微重力环境中进行3D打印。此前发表的结果表明,在微重力环境下打印的样品与在打印机发射到国际空间站之前制造的样品在密度和机械性能上存在差异。经过广泛分析,推测这些差异是制造工艺设置细微变化的结果,而非微重力对FFF工艺的影响。第二阶段的运行提供了一个机会,可在微重力环境下生产更多样品,评估挤出机支撑距离变化的影响,并最终通过控制制造工艺设置对微重力效应进行更严格的评估。根据第二阶段的结果以及对第一阶段和第二阶段飞行样品的全面考虑,未发现微重力对该工艺有工程上显著的影响。本文还介绍了伴随的材料建模工作结果,该工作在各种条件(包括微重力)下模拟了FFF工艺。在基于物理的FFF工艺模型中,未发现微重力对材料结果有显著影响。零重力3D打印技术演示任务代表了首次太空外制造实例。它是朝着改变长期太空探索后勤保障迈出的第一步,也是对货物补给不易实现的长期太空任务中船员安全的重要提升。本文介绍了第一阶段和第二阶段在轨运行的整体结果,还包括材料建模工作。