NASA CLAMP DESIGN

My design for NASA’s CHAMP clamp design challenge hosted by grabcad. The goal was to design a 3D printed clamp that could be printed on the new Made in Space 3D printer onboard the ISS.


Prototyping and testing and refining all done on my TAZ 4. A few months ago, I wouldn’t have been able to compete not having this printer…I love it :smiley:

video:
http://youtu.be/Mr4kF_yzdO4

Link to the model:
https://grabcad.com/library/champs-clamp-the-grey-1

Slic3r/Pronterface
Print time: approx 4hrs
Material: ABS
TEMP: 230 C
Bed Temp: 110C
Enclosure temp: 37C
nozzel: .35mm
Filament: 3MM
LH: .25mm
FLH: .3mm
FLS: 30% perim speed
SHELL: 3
Infill: 30%
Skirt: Yes, 2
Brim: no
Perim Speed: 80mm/s
Infill speed: 60mm/s
Travel speed 180mm/s
Support: No
Fan on: Yes

Surface prep: Sanded PEI/ABS solution