of space.com Report According to him, 3D printing of metal parts requires melting the metal. It was inevitable that there would be problems in printing in space without gravity. To overcome these challenges, scientists set things up according to the conditions on the International Space Station (ISS).
Scientists conducted tests for several months and acclimatized the printer to the environment of micro gravity. After this, they prepared the first metal part in space with the help of 3D printing. The team plans to print 2 more things. The thing that has been printed now will be sent to Earth for quality check.
This is how 3D printing was done in space
Scientists melted a stainless steel wire using a laser at the International Space Station. A metal filament was prepared from it, which was used for 3D printing. The European Space Agency says that by 3D printing a metal part in space, scientists have achieved the capability of manufacturing in space. This will be helpful in future missions. Scientists believe that if needed in long distance space missions, they will be able to prepare spare parts and construction related items.
If the use of 3D printing becomes possible on a large scale in space, then scientists will not need to carry things from Earth. By taking the raw material to space, everything needed can be manufactured there.
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