Battlestar galactica 3d print

Top 10 Battlestar Galactica Ideas to 3D Print: Spaceships, Models

The Battlestar Galactica TV series released in 1978 gave birth to many impressive books, comic stories, new films and video games. The franchise has many fans worldwide, and its fantastic starships can become a part of your collection. Explore the most impressive Battlestar Galactica models you can 3D print and paint to recreate the stunning BSG atmosphere at your home.

You can use your 3D printer and highly-detailed STL files to build your Colonial Fleet of starships to search for the thirteenth colony, Earth, and escape from the Cylons.

Battlestar Galactica 3D Printer Files

Finding the premium-quality Battlestar Galactica 3D print STL files is not difficult at all. Some of the iconic models are available as BSG 3D printing models on Gambody – Premium 3D printing marketplace. Others are available on other websites.

We decided to save your precious time and collected the best Battlestar Galactica models you can 3D print in one place. Enjoy the photos of stunning starships, get ideas for your next 3D printed masterpieces and download STL files to work on your latest project right away.

1. Battlestar Galactica Viper 3D Model for Printing

It is fun to adore a Battlestar Galactica 3D printed Viper on your shelf. The Viper Mk 2 took part in the most famous operations in the BSG TV series.

This iconic space vehicle will impress every fan of sci-fi adventures. The Viper Mk 2 starship model for 3D printing comes with all the details a fighter boasts in the movies. For example, it has three rear-facing engines, great 30mm cannons, an impressive canopy with interior elements, etc.

You can download the Viper Mk 2 BSG model STL files on the Gambody marketplace. 3D print this iconic superiority fighter and paint all the elements in order to recreate a gorgeous 3D printed project for your collection.

With so many fantastic Battlestar Galactica ships to 3D print, the Viper Mk 2 model is worth your attention. Meanwhile, get inspired by the Battlestar Galactica 3D printed Viper model projects made by Gambody enthusiasts.

Maker: Leroy Knight

Even without paint, you can adore every detail a 3D printed Battlestar Galactica Viper model boasts. But if you use your imagination, you can also create a stunning launch tube diorama with LED lights.

Maker: Welder Cabrera

2. Battlestar Galactica Raptor Model to 3D Print

BSG Raptor model is another impressive craft you can add to your Colonial Fleet using a 3D printer. This multi-purpose fictional craft can decorate your shelf. You can fantasize about how it operates either in planetary atmosphere or space, being on a rescue mission, transporting cargo or researching.

The Battlestar Galactica Raptor model you can 3D print boasts many great details. It is equipped with rocket batteries, pods, cannons and other heavy weaponry needed to fight in space. The project comes with an impressive interior both for the cockpit and passenger compartment. Such a spaceship will look outstanding in your 3D printed fleet.

It is now time to recreate the serious threat in the BSG universe, choosing one of the most impressive Battlestar Galactica models for 3D printing.

Maker: Quintin-John Smith

3. Galactica Battlestar Ship Model

One of the most famous and oldest Battlestar Galactica ships, the Galactica, is undoubtedly an iconic model to 3D print. You can find the highly-detailed Battlestar Galactica 3D printer files on Gambody – Premium 3D printing marketplace.

The legendary spacecraft has a long body. Its big hull has a second name of “alligator head.” It comes with great 3D printing details you will love to recreate on your 3D printer. With cannons, wires, arrays, retraction mechanisms and sublight engines, this 3D printing ship model has many features to impress you.

Are you ready to paint the famous Colonial Fleet logo on your freshly 3D printed Galactica ship model? Be inspired by the stunning masterpieces shared by Gambody hobbyists.

Maker: Jason WilliamsMaker: Adrien Auzanneau

4. Iconic Battlestar Galactica Ships to 3D Print

Have you already added the impressive 3D printed BSG Raptor model, Battlestar and Battlestar Galactica Viper ships to your collection? Now, it is time to look at other incredible spacecraft from your favourite movies.

Thanks to many devoted 3D artists who love the BSG TV series, breathing life into the Colonial Fleet ships is easy. Some of these spaceships were destroyed during the Cylon War, but others survived to join the fleet of Colonial Ships, searching for a new home. Luckily, now you can clone both the survived and “dead” spaceships on your 3D printer.

The list of Battlestar Galactica ships, which STL files you can find online and 3D print, includes the Valkyrie ship model, BSG Zephyr passenger liner, BSG Celestra starship, Battlestar Galactica mining ship, and other projects.

Images: thingiverse.com

5. BSG Cylon Ships to 3D Print

There are several cool Battlestar Galactica Cylon ships for 3D printing you can find on the web. Each one can enhance your fictional 3D printed fleet. These projects can bring you many fantastic printing and painting moments. These are must-build models because they can impress your friends with a stunning resemblance with the ship models seen in the 1978 or 2004 TV series.

For example, you can bring to life the saucer-shaped Cylon Basestar ship and the Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider, also known as SCAR.

Both BSG Cylon ships, when 3D printed by you, can help you recreate the iconic war between the humans and the Cylons. In your fantasy, you can easily defeat the human race and combat warrior robots.

Images: thingiverse.com and pinshape.com

You can also download the impressive Cylon Raider 3D printing model STL files from Gambody to add this superior attack fighter to your BSG fleet.

Images: gambody.com

6. BSG Cylon Models to 3D Print

Since in the TV series and movies, the humans who searched for a new home were pursued by the Cylons, 3D printing BSG Cylon models is a must.

The most common Battlestar Galactica Cylon models for 3D printing found online are robot busts. They depict the dangerous warrior robots, whose appearance promises no mercy and kindness even in the form of a Cylon bust. There is also a 3D printing miniature model of a Cylon robot you can place on your shelf.

Images: thingiverse.com, cgtrader.com and cults3d.com

7. BSG 3D Printed Guns (Pistols)

Our Battlestar Galactica 3D model selection also includes the 3D printer files for making iconic guns and pistols from the BSG TV series. If you love to participate in cosplay shows or organize unforgettable Halloween and Christmas parties, you would need to 3D print some BSG props.

For example, you can get the Cylon Centurion Blaster Pistol STL files and 3D print this accessory to support the warrior robots.

Or you can download the Mini Blaster Pistol STL files if you are siding with the Colonial Fleet and wish to protect your people from the pursuers. To double your chances of surviving in the BSG universe, 3D print the stunning Carbine Blaster model used by the Colonial Fleet as well.

Images: thingiverse.com

8. Battlestar Galactica Helmet for 3D Printing

Making an impressive Battlestar Galactica Viper and Cylon Helmet on your 3D printer is something you can do for Halloween or cosplay parties. If you like the BSG Viper 3D model for printing, enhance its effect with a fantastic Viper Pilot Helmet 3D printed model.

If you are a fan of Cylon robots, make yourself an impressive Cylon Robot Helmet on a 3D printer. Or use the Cylon Centurion Helmet model STL files to recreate this excellent prop for your collection.

It might be a fun idea to 3D print both Viper Pilot and Cylon helmets for you and your friend to dress up like BSG opponents because this way you can impress your sci-fi party.

Images: cgtrader.com, myminifactory.com and thingiverse.com

9. Battlestar Galactica Accessories to 3D Print

The iconic Battlestar Galactica ships, armour and helmets for 3D printing are not the only models that can make your BSG collection genuinely stunning. If you choose to make an impressive Halloween or cosplay costume, getting a pistol and making yourself a helmet might not be enough.

Supporters of the surviving Colonial Fleet can recreate the Colonial Solenite Charge. This fictional tactical bomb can decorate your belt.

The iconic Colonial Compuchron Watch 3D printing model is another excellent BSG prop to make. You can have a lot of fun painting every detail this accessory has.

Images: thingiverse.com

10. Battlestar Galactica Patches, Coasters, Pins to 3D Print

The variety of Battlestar Galactica 3D print STL files amazes. You can build an authentic costume of your favourite character if you 3D print his helmet, pistol, movie props, patches and pins.

Your collection can grow with uniform rank pins of Senior Officer and Pilot Insignia.

Images: thingiverse.com

You can also make cute BSG coasters with the movie theme or create a fantastic wall decoration using an upscaled Battlestar Galactica 3D printing pin.

Images: myminifactory.com and thingiverse.com

To 3D print ships and other models from the Time’s 100 Best TV Shows of All-Time is an incredible opportunity for any fan of the BSG universe. If you choose to make the iconic Viper Mk 2, Raptor or the Galactica ship, make sure to take photos of your 3D printed Battlestar Galactica models. Join Gambody 3D Printing Community on Facebook to share your creations with other hobbyists.

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Gambody STL files of Battlestar Galactica for 3D Printing

This 3D Model consists of files in StereoLithography (.Stl) format that is optimized for 3D printing.

Before printing the files, we strongly recommend reading the PRINTING DETAILS section.

Battlestar Galactica 3D Printing Model comes in 4 versions for FFF/FDM, DLP/SLA and SLS 3D printers. STL files of both versions are available for download after the purchase.

Detailed information about this 3D printing model is available in the DESCRIPTION section.

version: FFF/FDM 1.0 version: DLP/SLA 1.0 version: FFF/FDM 1.1 version: SLS 1.0
File Name	File Size	Time / Filament	Object Size (x/y/z mm)
1_hull_front_FDM (repaire d).stl	39. 95 MiB	28 h 14 min 15 m
2_hull_center_FDM (repair ed).stl	40.96 MiB	32 h 25 min 18 m
3_hull_back_FDM (repaired ). stl	54.95 MiB	35 h 56 min 19 m	92 x 44 x 124
4_gun_x22_FDM (repaired). stl	3.26 MiB	6 min	5 x 7 x 10
5_leg_front_R_FDM (repair ed). stl	5.48 MiB	1 h 22 min 1 m	12 x 20 x 46
6_leg_back_R_FDM (repaire d).stl	5.62 MiB	1 h 13 min 1 m	12 x 20 x 46
7_leg_front_L_FDM (repair ed). stl	5.48 MiB	1 h 22 min 1 m	12 x 20 x 46
8_leg_back_L_FDM (repaire d).stl	5.62 MiB	1 h 13 min 1 m	12 x 20 x 46
9_turbine_front_R_FDM (re paired). stl	17.86 MiB	4 h 57 min 2 m	30 x 17 x 81
10_turbine_back_R_FDM (re paired).stl	17.08 MiB	4 h 44 min 2 m	30 x 17 x 80
11_turbine_front_L_FDM (r epaired). stl	17.87 MiB	5 h 1 min 2 m	30 x 17 x 81
12_turbine_back_L_FDM (re paired).stl	17.08 MiB	4 h 55 min 2 m	30 x 17 x 80
13_platform_front_FDM (re paired). stl	6.60 MiB	3 h 47 min 2 m	95 x 60 x 52
14_platform_back_FDM (rep aired).stl	6.71 MiB	3 h 56 min 2 m	95 x 60 x 61
15_Ge_lock_10H_x16 (repai red). stl	0.03 MiB	n.a. n.a.	10 x 18 x 2
Keychain (repaired).stl	0.35 MiB	23 min
Tag (repaired). stl	1.70 MiB	1 h 16 min 1 m	150 x 18 x 5

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The Galactica is the oldest capital Battlestar in the service of the Colonial Fleet and easily one fo the most iconic sci-fi ship designs ever. Part spacecraft carrier, part maneuverable battleship was one of twelve Battlestars built during the thousand-year Cylon Wars and served as a home to a large human crew in search of Earth. Being particularly inspired by the reimagined sci-fi television series Battlestar Galactica, our contributing 3D artist reportedly spent 162 hours in total in order to bring to life the incredible Galactica 3D printing model. The author of the beautiful and sleek 3D printing Battlestar paid utmost attention to the fine details that adorn the long body of the legendary vessel. The fore section of Galactica’s massive main hull (that is also known as the "alligator head”) comprises a vast amount of intricate details, wires, cannons, arrays etc. that guarantee an unsurpassed 3D printing experience. The midsection of the 3D printing Galactica model features the static flight pod retraction mechanisms and a pair of see-through flight pods themselves, that are known to hold up to a thousand Vipers! The author of the model also didn’t forget to include the beautiful “Galactica” logo on the sides of both pods, as well as the round hatch on top of the hull that is waiting to have the yellow Colonial Fleet logo painted on it. The stern section of the Battlestar Galactica model for 3D printing depicts the ship’s six sublight engines, as well as cooling units and engine access hatches. Last but not least, the huge hull of the Colonial Fleet centerpiece for 3D printing comprises 22 anti-ship gun turrets mounted 2 guns apiece on the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the body. The mighty and renowned Battlestar Galactica ship can unlikely leave any sci-fi enthusiast indifferent and will certainly become a masterpiece among anyone’s 3D printed fleet.

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

Battlestar Galactica for 3D printing is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took Gambody team 42 hours in total. The huge battleship model was divided into as many assembly parts as needed to fit even the smallest 3D printers' build plates and for you to nevertheless receive a giant 3D printed ship after assembly. The cutting of the Battlestar Galactica model was chosen by our team to minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support and for you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible. For the same purpose, Galactica’s flight pod access arms, flight pods themselves, sublight drives, etc. are provided as separate STL files. The model’s 22 anti-ship gun turrets (batteries) that are to be mounted all over the battleship’s body are also provided as a separate file. This file needs to be printed 22 times and once assembled the turrets will be movable for you to display the ship in any fight mode you prefer. There can also be found special tunnels throughout the hollow body of the starship model that were designed by our team for you to easily introduce LED wiring for illumination of the main hull, six sublight engines, and flight pods. For you to display the Battlestar Galactica model among your spaceship collection there is a two-piece stand provided. All assembly parts come in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won't face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model's file you will also receive "Assembly Manual" for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 versions in PDF format.

The model is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The model's scale was calculated from the actual length of the Battlestar Galactica that is 1438000 mm. The 3D printing model's chosen scale is 1/4000 for FFF/FDM version and 1/8000 for DLP/SLA/SLS versions.

VERSIONS' SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:
- Contains 15 parts;
- A printed model is 95 mm tall, 139 mm wide, 366 mm deep;
- Assembly kit includes lock 15_Ge_lock_10H_x16 to attach the model's parts securely without glue that needs to be printed 16 times;
- Tunnels throughout the battleship's body are provided for LED wiring to light up the main hull, six sublight engines, and flight pods;
- All 22 batteries mounted all over the battleship’s body are movable;
- Comes with a two-piece stand for you to conveniently display the long space battleship;
- All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

FFF/FDM 1.1 version features:
- Contains 30 parts;
- A printed model is 95 mm tall, 139 mm wide, 366 mm deep;
- Assembly kit includes lock 30_Ge_lock_10H_x58 to attach the model's parts securely without glue that needs to be printed 58 times;
- This version is cut into more assembly parts to fit the smaller 3D printers' build plates or to be used in large-scale projects.

DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:
- Contains 10 parts;
- A printed model is 48 mm tall, 70 mm wide, 183 mm deep;
- Tunnels throughout the battleship's body are provided for LED wiring to light up the main hull, two sublight engines, and flight pods;
- Comes with a two-piece stand for you to conveniently display the long space battleship;
- All 22 batteries mounted all over the battleship’s body are movable;
- All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

SLS 1.0 version features:
- Contains 3 parts;
- A printed model is 48 mm tall, 70 mm wide, 183 mm deep;
- Made as a solid one-piece ship.

WHAT WILL YOU GET AFTER PURCHASE?

- STL files of Battlestar Galactica Model for 3D printing which consist of 58 parts;
- 4 versions of files for this model for FFF/FDM and DLP/SLA/SLS printers;
- High-poly detailed model of Battlestar Galactica;
- Assembly Manual for FFF/FDM 1.0 and DLP/SLA/SLS 1.0 versions in PDF format;
- Detailed settings that we provide as a recommendation for Cura , Simplify3D and Slic3r for the best print;
- Full technical support from the Gambody Support Team.

You can get the model of Battlestar Galactica for 3D Printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

Watch the tutorial on how to assemble Battlestar Galactica 3D Printing Model at Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like the Viper Mk II 3D Printing Model, as well as other Space Ships 3D Printing Models.

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This model was tested in Cura 3.4.1 and printed on an Ultimaker 2 in PLA material. Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Simplify3D and Slic3r softwares.

Cura printing recommendations:

Recommendations: For all parts of Locks you need to change "Brim" type to "Skirt" in Build Plate Adhesion section.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Quality
Layer Height: 0.1 mm
Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
Line Width: 0.4 mm
Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
Outer Wall Line Width: 0.4 mm
Inner Wall(s) Line Width: 0.4 mm
Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm
Infill Line Width: 0.4 mm
Skirt/Brim Line Width: 0.4 mm
Support Line Width: 0.4 mm
Initial Layer Line Width: 100%

Shell
Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
    Wall Line Count: 2
Outer Wall Wipe Distance: 0.2 mm
Top Surface Skin Layers: 0
Top/Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
   Top Thickness: 0.8 mm
      Top Layers: 8
    Bottom Thickness: 0.8 mm
      Bottom Layers: 8
Top/Bottom Pattern: Lines
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer: Lines
Top/Bottom Line Directions: [ ]
Outer Wall Inset: 0 mm
Compensate Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Outer Wall Overlaps: Check
    Compensate Inner Wall Overlaps: Check
Fill Gaps Between Walls: Everywhere
Filter Out Tiny Gaps: Check
Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Initial Layer Horizontal Expansion: 0 mm
Z Seam Alignment: Sharpest Corner
Seam Corner Preference: Hide Seam
Ignore Small Z Gaps: Check
Extra Skin Wall Count: 1

Infill
Infill Density: 20%
Infill Line Distance: 4. 0 mm
Infill Pattern: Grid
Infill Line Directions: [ ]
Infill X Offset: 0 mm
Infill Y Offset: 0 mm
Infill Overlap Percentage: 10%
    Infill Overlap: 0.04 mm
Skin Overlap Percentage: 5%
    Skin Overlap: 0.02 mm
Infill Wipe Distance: 0.1 mm
Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Gradual Infill Steps: 1
Gradual Infill Steps Height: 1.5 mm
Infill Before Walls: Check
Minimum Infill Area: 0 mm2
Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Top Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
    Bottom Skin Removal Width: 0.8 mm
Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Top Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
    Bottom Skin Expand Distance: 0.8
Maximum Skin Angle for Expansion: 90˚
    Minimum Skin Width for Expansion: 0.0

Material
Initial Layer Flow: 100%
Enable Retraction: Check
Retraction Extra Prime Amount: 0 mm3
Retraction Minimum Travel: 0.8 mm
Maximum Retraction Count: 90
Minimum Extrusion Distance Window: 6.5 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Distance: 16 mm
Nozzle Switch Retraction Speed: 20 mm/s
Nozzle Switch Retract Speed: 20 mm/s
Nozzle Switch Prime Speed: 20 mm/s

Speed
Print Speed: 45 mm/s
    Infill Speed: 45 mm/s
    Wall Speed: 22. 5 mm/s
      Outer Wall Speed: 22.5 mm/s
      Inner Wall Speed: 45 mm/s
    Top/Bottom Speed: 15 mm/s
Travel Speed: 45 mm/s
Initial Layer Speed: 22.5 mm/s
  Initial Layer Print Speed: 22.5 mm/s
  Initial Layer Travel Speed: 30 mm/s
Skirt/Brim Speed: 30 mm/s
Maximum Z Speed: 0 mm/s
Number of Slower Layers: 2

Travel
Combing Mode: All
Avoid Printed Parts when Traveling: Check
Travel Avoid Distance: 0.625 mm
Layer Start X: 0.0 mm
Layer Start Y: 0.0 mm

Cooling
Enable Print Cooling: Check
Fan Speed: 100%
    Regular Fan Speed: 100%
    Maximum Fan Speed: 100%
Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: 10 s
Initial Fan Speed: 0%
Regular Fan Speed at Height: 0.3 mm
    Regular Fan Speed at Layer: 2
Minimum Layer Time: 5 s
Minimum Speed: 10 mm/s

Support
Generate Support: Check
Support Placement: Everywhere
Support Overhang Angle: 50°
Support Pattern: Zig Zag
Connect Support ZigZags: Check
Support Density: 15 %
    Support Line Distance: 3 mm
Support Z Distance: 0. 1 mm
    Support Top Distance: 0.1 mm
    Support Bottom Distance: 0.1 mm
Support X/Y Distance: 1 mm
Support Distance Priority: Z overrides X/Y
Minimum Support X/Y Distance: 0.25 mm
Support Stair Step Height: 0.3 mm
Support Stair Step Maximum Width: 5.0 mm
Support Join Distance: 2.0 mm
Support Horizontal Expansion: 0.2 mm
Support Infill Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm
Gradual Support Infill Steps: 0
Use Towers: Check
Tower Diameter: 3.0 mm
Minimum Diameter: 3.0 mm
Tower Roof Angle: 65°

Build Plate Adhesion
Build Plate Adhesion Type: Brim (for all parts of locks use "Skirt")
Skirt/Brim Minimum Length: 250 mm
Brim Width: 8.0 mm
Brim Line Count: 18
Brim Only on Outside: Check

Mesh Fixes
Union Overlapping Volumes: Check
Merged Meshes Overlap: 0.15 mm

Special Modes
Print Sequence: All at Once
Surface Mode: Normal

Experimental
Slicing Tolerance: Middle
Maximum Resolution: 0. 01 mm
Flow rate compensation max extrusion offset: 0 mm
Flow rate compensation factor: 100%

Disclaimer: This model will look outstanding if printed on SLA/SLS 3D printer. The accuracy of the model printed on FFF printer can vary from the result shown in the pictures.

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

This model was tested with PLA material.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings:

Extruder
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm
Extrusion Multiplier: 0.97
Extrusion Width: Auto

Retraction Distance: 5.00 mm
Extra Restart Distance: 0.00 mm
Retraction Vertical Lift: 0.08 mm
Retraction Speed: 5400.0 mm/min

Wipe Distance: 5.00 mm

Layer
Primary Layer Height: 0.2 mm
Top Solid Layers: 8
Bottom Solid Layers: 5
Outline/Perimeter Shells: 2
Outline Direction: Inside-Out

First Layer Height: 90%
First Layer Width: 100%
First Layer Speed: 20%

Additions
Use Skirt/Brim: Check
Skirt Layers: 1
Skirt Offset from Part: 6. 00 mm
Skirt Outlines: 5

Infill
Internal Fill Pattern: Fast Honeycomb
External Fill Patern: Rectilinear
Interior Fill Percentage: 10%
Outline Overlap: 22%
Infill Extrusion Width: 100%
Minimum Infill Length: 5.00 mm
Combine Infill Every: 1 layers

External Infill Angle Offsets: 45/-45 deg

Support
Generate Support Material: Check
Support Infill Percentage: 15%
Extra Inflation Distance: 1.00 mm
Support Base Layers: 0
Combine Support Every: 1 layers

Dense Support Layers: 0
Dense Infill Percentage: 70%

Support Type: Normal
Support Pillar Resolution: 5.00 mm
Max Overhang Angle: 60 deg

Horizontal Offset From Part: 0.50 mm
Upper Vertical Separation Layers: 1
Lower Vertical Separation Layers: 1

Support Infill Angles: 45 deg

Temperature
Extruder 1 Temperature: 210
Heated Bed: 60

Cooling
Increase fan speed for layers below: 45. 0 sec
Maximum Cooling fan speed: 50%
Bridging fan speed override: 100%

Speeds
Default Printing Speed: 4800.0 mm/min
Outline Underspeed: 50%
Solid Infill Underspeed: 80%
Support Structure Underspeed: 80%
X/Y Axis Movement Speed: 10800.0 mm/min
Z Axis Movemen Speed: 1002.0 mm/min

Adjust printing speed for layers below: 15.0 sec
Allow speed reduction down to: 20%

Other
Unsupported area threshold: 20.0 sq m

Slic3r printing recommendations:

Layer height
Layer height: 0.1 mm
First layer height: 90%
Vertical shells
Perimeters: 2
Horizontal shells
Soid layers:
Top: 8
Bottom: 5
Quality
Detect thin walls: Check
Detect bridging perimeters: Check
Advanced
Seam position: Random
Infill
Fill desity: 20%
Fill pattern: Honeycomb
Top/bottom fill pattern: Rectilinear
Reducing printing time
Combine infill every: 1 layers
Advanced
Solid infill every: 0 layers
Fill angle: 25 deg
Solid infill threshold area: 0mm
Skirt
Loops: 2
Distance from object: 6 mm
Skirt height: 1 layers
Minimum extrusion length: 4 mm
Brim
Brim width: 10 mm
Support material
Generate support material: Check
Overhang threshold: 45 deg
Enforce support for the first: 3 layers
Raft
Raft layers: 0 layers
Options for support material and raft
Contact Z distance: 0. 1 mm
Pattern: Rectilinear
Patter spacing: 2 mm
Pattern angle: 0 deg
Interface layers: 2 layers
Interface pattern spacing: 0.2 mm
Speed for print moves
Perimeters: 60 mm/s
Small perimeters: 20 mm/s
External perimeters: 20 mm/s
Infill: 60 mm/s
Solid infill: 60 mm/s
Top solid infill: 30 mm/s
Support material: 50 mm/s
Support material interface: 100%
Bridges: 30 mm/s
Gap fill: 50 mm/s
Speed for non-print moves
Travel: 60 mm/s
Modifiers
First layer speed: 30 mm/s
Acceleration control
Perimeters: 800 mm/s
Infill: 1500 mm/s
Bridge: 1000 mm/s
First layer: 1000 mm/s
Default: 1000 mm/s
Autospeed
Max print speed: 100 mm/s
Max volumetrix speed: 0 mm/s
Extrusion width
Default extrusion width: 0.42 mm
First layer: 0.42 mm
Perimeters: 0. 42 mm
External perimeters: 0.42 mm
Infill: 0.42 mm
Solid infill: 0.42 mm
Top solid infill: 0.42 mm
Support material: 0.42 mm
Overlap
Infill/Perimeters overlap: 20%
Flow
Bridge flow ratio: 0.95
Other
XY Size Compensation: 0 mm
Threds: 8
Resolution: 0 mm

Galaxy's largest 3D metal printer just got bigger

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3D printing of rocket components such as fuel tanks. Now products are grown not up, but horizontally, which makes it possible to remove overall length restrictions.

The Stargate system is named after the structures featured in the game StarCraft: these "stargates" serve as portals for replenishing the arsenal of one of the playable races with new ships. The analogy is clear, and the designers of the 3D printer even jokingly call it the largest in the galaxy. There is also some truth in this, since this equipment allows growing multi-meter sections of rocket stages. This is done with the help of multi-axis robots and the technology of laser-plasma deposition of aluminum alloys in the form of a welding wire.

The decision to print from bottom to top was not the best, so the new version of Stargate was conditionally laid on its side: now the manipulators roll on rails, which means that it is theoretically possible to print parts of unlimited length. In practice, the size of the construction area reaches approximately forty meters in length and eight in width and height. Productivity also managed to be significantly increased - about seven times.

Why print rockets at all? One of the founders of the enterprise, a former Blue Origin specialist in additive technologies, Tim Ellis, explains this approach by a significant reduction in the number of components and, as a result, simplification, reduction in cost and reduction in terms of production and assembly of units. For example, a nozzle head from a thousand components can be made in one piece, and not in the usual nine months, but in just a couple of weeks and one tenth of the cost of a traditional counterpart.

“Large parts in the aerospace industry will inevitably be 3D printed. In this area, the lighter the product, the better it works, and 3D printing makes iterative production faster and more cost-effective. The rate of progress is high and we are still in the early stages of additive manufacturing, far from full potential. We see 3D printing as a production automation technology that can change the pace of innovative development, so from the very first days we invested in creating our own, patented technological base. Stargate 3D printers are designed for rapid iteration, opening up the possibility of innovation in large-scale manufacturing projects. What would take years for traditional aerospace manufacturers, we are reducing to months with a highly adaptable, scalable and automated process,” said Tim Ellis.

When Relativity Space will make its first launch - we no longer undertake to say. The upcoming flight was reported in May of this year with an eye to June, but the schedule has shifted to the right. In August, the company fired the first stage and promised to complete the flight before the end of the year, but so far has not launched anything, although there are still two months left. The first model of the launch vehicle should be the light Terran 1 with a payload of up to 1250 kg in low Earth orbit, and in a couple of years the company plans to start producing Terran R rockets capable of putting up to twenty tons of payload into orbit and flying to the Moon and Mars .

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