According to the report by Spacedotcom, the metal has to melt in 3D printing of the metal part. There was bound to have problems in printing without gravity in the space. To deal with these challenges, scientists set things on the International Space Station (ISS) according to the situation.
Scientists testly tested for several months and molded the printer into an atmosphere of subtle gravity. After this, he prepared the first part of the metal part in the 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 the Earth for Quality Check.
3-D printing in such space
Scientists melted a stainless steel wire via laser at the international space station. Metal filament was prepared from it, from which 3D printing was done. The European Space Agency says that by printing a metal part in space, scientists achieved manufacturing in the space. It will be helpful in future missions. Scientists feel that if needed in long distance space missions, they will be able to prepare the spare parts and conversion related things.
If the use of 3-D printing is possible on a large scale in the space, scientists will not need to carry goods from the earth. By taking Raw material into space, everything you need there can be manufactured there.
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