3d Printed Turbofan Engine
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Hello guys, I needed a break from the motorised throttle build and, for the first time in my life, decided to use somebody else's design. What a design to start with! It's awesome, and I have learned so many new techniques for my designs. This was aviation geekery at its best. I'm amazed at what a 3D printer can do and almost want to push this engine past its limits!
The Full Design and STL's can be downloaded here for free:
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The original core engine is here for free:
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A massive Thank You to Sebi Woelke for the Intro and Logo!
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Hey, thanks for printing this, and thanks for the shout-out! The nacelle cowlings really do take the design up a notch, don't they?
Hello Chris! You Sir are a legend and a warm welcome from me here in Brunei. Great to hear from the designer, and what a design that was! So cool LOL! Very well done and very clever! The whole thing now stands on my desk and will feature in the background of many videos hopefully. I have only just found you on Thingiverse and linked your design there too. Thank you for taking the time to drop by and say hello. Kind Regards Karl.
Hello Chris, this masters peice of a design. With your permission I would love to build it out to build it and actually power it. We are hoping to build the first jet powered aircraft in Nigeria 🇳🇬. This is a huge inspiration
Chris, do you have a design for the fan stator casing, compressor casing, turbine casing, etc., in two halves that can be assembled together to create a 360 enclo
sure??
@@timothycatchpole7948 Hi, did you get a reply or did you find them? The Thingiverse files don't show these files, as far as I can find.
Because of this video, I ended up printing one as well. Took over a month with my single printer and printing my last chevron thrust reverser piece as I type this. Less than 24 hours on print left. Thanks for the awesome video Karl!
It's a fantastic, fun build! Enjoy and at the end you will have a gorgeous piece of aviation art!
Now you need to print another one, then attach them to either side of the sim. Or even better hook them up to the sim so when you do an engine start they spin that way you can confirm engine start.
That sir is a very cool idea!
Or even enlarge the print % and go 1:1 of the real thing!
That would be awesome! I was thinking the same thing !
This guy has a great smile and is very interesting to listen too
Thank you for the kind words, Karl
In the early 90s, the traveling Smithsonian exhibit -- you know, the Hope diamond, Lincoln´s 10-gallon hat, Dorothy´s shoes, and a Moon Buggy, came to town, which I was happy to visit.
What _really_ blew my mind, though, was a slowing rotating _perfect_ quarter scale model of a commercial turbofan engine at the egress of the exhibit. I have come to realize this as one of the first examples of additive construction. The model was even sized to incorporate thousands of titanium bolts -- a quarter the size as those actually used.
Wonderful!
Hi Brian, I would have lived to see that! This is just a plastic version, but I'm so impressed with it. 3d printing is moving fast!
Truly, it is an excellent build. I have built and still working out some details. I created a detailed accessory package and a swiveling undershelf mount along with 3d lights and a faster 2000 rpm motor. I love this Trent 900 design. Pay the $15 to WileyRC and get the functional reversethrusters. It's amazing!
Hi Patrick, This was just for a Prop in the background. Loved the design and build. However, since making this video, i know have turbo prop engines, helicopter gearboxes to create, the list is growing fast. My place will look like my old college training room with all the parts of 3d printed aircraft components. Kind Regards Karl
There is stool to scrape off edges, it turns to follow contour. Also magnetic extendable tool for screws. Put graphite between rotating parts and casing so spin easier and not heat up as much.
Hi Donald, thank you for the advice! Kind Regards Karl
My definition of "working" must be different. I was expecting something that burned fuel and was functional.
Cool model.
I get this comment a lot, in my trade I would have said operational if it was going to burn fuel. Working as it demonstrates the internal workings of the engine. But yes, regardless, its a beautiful model that Bob and Chris created. Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 While a title change probably wouldn't fetch as many views, "3D printed interactive cutaway jet engine" would snag more keywords and be a bit more honest.
it all so says 3d printed, do u seriously think u can a jet working if its 3d printed
@@emptymannull 110% is impossible, cant go over 100%, numbnuts
@@jimmyjames1807 Why would something being 3D printed preclude it from being a functional part? Different manufacturers can print some version of everything '3D' now, from houses to organs to jet and rocket engine parts, and you'll find them more than suitably functional.
Wow. Superb job there ! Reminds me of Happy days in Derby during my RR apprenticeship many moons ago. Thanks so much for sharing a great project ! ... 🇬🇧
I love the colors you used for the casing body and stators. I ordered Metallic PLA to try to match all the colors you're using and I'm printing the pieces now. The Bamboo P1P is churning these prints out fast. This video is very inspirational. Great job!
Thank you, This is such a fun build and brings back many fond memories. I can only imaginbe the quality of the prints on the X1! Have fun with this one!
Have you thought of using 3dGloop instead of CA glue. It’s a chemical weld rather than adhesion. Particularly when sanding produces a better surface of the joint since it’s all PLA (Note fumes aren’t awesome for you)
Hello and thank you. All advice is greatly accepted and I will give it a go.
@@helimech8152 which kind of adhesive you use, may I ask
This is still a dream of mine to build this model. Thanks again for building on others work, building it, and putting it together. I love turbofans and don't understand why stuff like this isn't available.
Hi Zach, this was a fun build. Funny, I was just packing this up last night ready for our move back to the UK.
I think my original reply was auto deleted by CZcams, I'll try again but separate them into multiple replies as I have a guess as to why a program would auto-delete it.
Special Note: I applied for a 3D printer very quickly before work began today. I may have not remembered the details accurately about original build and I don't tweet anymore, so it's a mess of replies to replies. If you are unhappy with my tweets for printer for any reason whatsoever, or just simply don't think I should apply with that goal, or have any other issue, just let me know and I will delete the tweets as soon as I can after seeing your deletion request, if it is made.
I really do love this build, you went above and beyond in creating it. Most of the few models that exist don't have a cowling or pylon, which I think adds so much to the aesthetics and feeling (well, looking at it on screen feeling). I'm still surprised or shocked you can't get a proper model of one (I really wanted one of the iconic GE-90) as I just love Turbofans for some reason. They just get me going, always. And since no one offers it, I decided I'd slowly learn the things necessary to build one myself based on yours and your inspiration sources. At current rate it will be a long while. I've been getting better with electronics, but got slowed down by my own recent moves. Next step is a 3d printer, so full disclosure, I applied for a 3d printer (reason for new comment was I had to find your original video to credit) with stated goal of printing a model similar to yours. Even if I don't get to make one as great as yours I'm just happy someone did it and took the effort and time to record it and share it with the world.
Good luck with your move, hope it goes smoothly, but box that project well, it's super unique and something that should bring you great pride.
You can find the tweets by searching at Morbo on Twitter, but be careful when searching. I wanted the Futurama name MorboTheAnnihilator, but it was too long, and now I have yet to figure out if Morbo means something in another language or Twitter is just deranged.
Karl, you've outdone yourself. Fantastic. And there's no way you can say "Cool" too many times with this thing. THANKS
Hi Rick, it was nice to get away from the pressure of building my designs and just going with somebodies else's design. So much fun and I think it shows I the video. Thank you.
Magnifique turboréacteur. C'est littéralement un travail de fou. SUPERRRRRRR GEANTTTTTT !!!!
Merci beaucoup pour les gentils mots et d'avoir pris le temps de passer et de commenter! Cordialement Karl
We print metal parts for actual turbines where I work!
This is a lovely model.
Hi Kenny, great to hear from you. I enjoyed building this model, it took me back to my apprenticeship training days of looking at cutaway gas turbines.
Hi Kenny, great to hear from you. I enjoyed building this model, it took me back to my apprenticeship training days of looking at cutaway gas turbines.
Love it! We grind and mill turbine blades and vanes where I work. (a lot of P&W, Vericore and Honeywell parts)
my congratulations what huge skills you have...I love jet engines since 47 years.. could you tell me the 3d printer model..thank you
Hi Jose, I use the Creality CR10 V3 as my filament printer and highly recommend it! Thank you and kind regards Karl
Hi Karl!
I’ve been just lurking around for many many episodes. I enjoy them not only because of the stupendous engineering and handicraft but because you have a wonderful and engaging personality and a permanent smile!
I enjoyed this build tremendously and I am fighting the urge to build one myself.
Please keep doing what you do!
All the best from Argentina.
Hi Tom, hello from Brunei, thank you for taking the time to comment and the kind words are much appreciated. Put a smile on my face. Thank you and kind regards Karl
Challenge for you: build steel replicas of every piece and try to actually start it with kerosene :)
I was also waiting for the "working" part..
After seeing the rocket engines that are now 3d printed metal, I do wonder if this is possible. But I'd need a few more people watching my vids, before that becomes a reality!
@@helimech8152 this is my first day.
@@helimech8152 dude thats a must, seeing that work would be phenomenal
@@helimech8152 Put the "Thanks" button so that people can donate.
It's cute to see when you are assembling it, you have stars in your eyes ^^
this could be a new type of puzzle for aviators....
Its a great build and certainly a bit of a puzzle if you dont read the instructions! lol
Wow.., 3D printing is the future for sure. Case in point: Your amazing Turbofan engine. Well done! 5 Stars.
This was done on a CR10, id love to see the quality on newer machines like the Bambu! Thank you for the kind words.
That look gorgeous. Love every detail of it. Now I wonder what would it take to build every single part of a real engine and assembling it to precision.
Hello, ill leave that job to the professionals like Rolls Royce & General Electric! It does make for a great show piece though. Kind Regards Karl
I can't express how awesome I think this is. Thank you so much for making and videotaping the build. I wish I had the message to make one. Amazing.
Hi Zach. You are so welcome and thank you for the kind words. Best regards Karl
Did you know that for some of the airbus airplanes , a few engines are attached to the wings by just 3 bolts ? I used to manufacture some when i was working in an aerospace related company. When I discovered that it blew my mind.
The Trent 900 that this 3D printed model depicts is one of those. There are only three “bolted” attachment points to the wing. There is a forth vertical pin from the wing that goes into the pylon but only constrains the thrust of the engine. It supports no weight whatsoever and does not need to be detached to remove the engine. The three bolts are also not solid connections but are actually pivot points themselves. All this is done to carefully distribute the weight, aerodynamic loads, and thrust of the engine to the wing structure without generating additional parasitic stresses.
This 3D printed model has four bolt attachment points but there would be additional brackets that go between these attachment points and the three bolted connections on the wing. The socket for the vertical thrust pin is modeled in the pylon. Some builders of this 3D model have gone as far as modeling the additional brackets and basic wing structure to attach the engine model.
“That’s never gone go in” 2 seconds later “ perfect fit” 😂
Damn, looks pretty good, can send this off as an Prototype of the RR Trent 1000 and no one would notice
It still makes me smile now when I look at it. The designers did an awesome job .
DUDE, THE VIDEO AND ITS CONTENT ARE VERY GOOD. I've watched many videos since CZcams was launched, but this was the best of the thousands of videos I've watched. Thank you very much.
Ankara and Ferhat Sogukkuyu
Very nice. Imagine it printed on a very precise metal process and it actually worked :)
It’s not just the turbo fan that’s a master piece it’s the whole channel!
Hello and thank you! Kind Regards Karl
Absolutely Awesome Karl! 3D printers are becoming one of the most amazing tools. You think of something, and it becomes real! I thoroughly enjoy your video's mate!
Hello Sir, thank you for taking the time to comment and the kind words. Kind regards Karl
Next LVL would be working unit with Metal 3D Printer, Getting better every year
Hi John, That would be a dream to build an engine with one of those printers. The quality of the build would be amazing and I would love to see what sort of centrifugal loads they could withstand! Kind Regards Karl
@@helimech8152 With Graphene Nanotubes and microthermal heat transfer I think one could be designed and built in one day. Just need peramaters to input to computer design...... Nvidia has the computer to design and render anything in under 1 second...2021 is a great year
That's beautiful, that is.
Hello and thank you! Kind Regards Karl
You should add a small accessory gearbox with a little dynamo that generates power for the red LED.
Hi John, that's a pretty cool idea!
Genuine happy guy... nice to watch along.
This was a very fun build. one of my favourites.
Great USB desk fan!
I love it!
Smart technologies for smart people.
Hello, To be able to make this at home by primarily pushing a button is fantastic. 3d printers have helped produce parts i could only dream of when regarding the full sim build. Kind Regards Karl
It's been absolutely fascinating and educational seeing you put this model turbofan jet engine together from scratch (so to speak). It's given me a much greater insight into it's inner workings aided by your jolly enthusiasm.
Thank you very much! I did enjoy this build! Kind Regards Karl
This video is very well done. Wonderful job.That said, it would be astounding to hear you say: "Well, this one goes to 11". Cheers!
Thank you very much! Next time! Kind Regards Karl
27:34 TN1-828 SWIRL_DOME_PLATE is missing. It guide fuel injectors inside combustion lining body
This is amazing. I have been looking for a great model of a turbofan engine and there are NONE that are any good. This is perfect! Thank you.
Fantastic job! This is by far the best video I have seen all year, makes youtube worth watching again! SUPER COOL!!
Humbled by your words, thank you! Kind regards Karl
Amazing model of a turbine!! I was wondering if teflon spray on the parts that still have some friction, would make it run smoother.
Hi Sophoclis K, When the design was created, I wouldn't imagine there were many Resin printers available 5 years ago. If I had printed all the parts with a filament printer, I think it would have been super smooth. With a resin printer, my parts come out 0.4mm bigger in diameter. This caused friction against the filament casings. However, Chris the designer actually designed the rotors with wear rings. So as the unit was rotated more and more these wear rings bedded in and the friction reduced. I also need to replace those 3d printed bearings with new steel bearings. This should also improve the running of the unit.
@@helimech8152 My first and very brief experience with a 3D printer was with a raisin one, about 11 years ago but it was so expensive at that time, it would make it impossible to own one. I was so impressed back then, even with the simplest sample: a ball embedded in a nut with a spherical cavity, which would make it impossible to be created as two separate parts and then put them together as such. Since then, 3D printing has become much more affordable, but still what people can do with it still amazes me! That jet engine model is a marvel and I’d really like to see a video when you’ll have all the things that you mentioned sorted out!
Imagine an rc plane with just two of those, absolutely nuts
What an incredibly beautiful display piece!
Thank you, the designers did an awesome job on this!
@@helimech8152 They made an awesome kit! And you did a fantastic print and build of it! How much PLA / resin did the build consume?
Allright brother, now scale it up to about 150-350 lbs/thrust and you have something that could kick start a new class of EAB aircraft.
How could would that be!
Hi, you forgets to put bleed valve's
I know, the surge and compressor stall is a real pain!
Very nice! I'm deciding if I want to commit to this build. Only take about a month printing it out on my Ender3, lol.
If you love aviation then yes! Its truly amazing and such a fun build. Go for it!
holy crap thats so freaking cool!
Well that made me smile! Indeed...Cool! Kind Regards Karl
you could donate it to a museum
Hi Andy, this is for a sim prop. But as many others have mentioned, this would also make for a great teaching aid. Kind regards Karl
I would love to build one of these, so cool!!
Hi Cory! This was such a fun build and i loved every moment as an aviation enthusiast!
You almost got me when you said "Working" hahaha
you super-glued something that you should replace later :P
Hello, not really. it was just the rotors to the shafts. They will come apart. (hopefully!) Kind Regards Karl
Hello, not really. it was just the rotors to the shafts. They will come apart. (hopefully!) Kind Regards Karl
I just printed and assembled one. LPT is grinding against LP stators and little hard to rotate. I was thinking to redo the LP part and then I saw you using the drill to wear them. Im gonna try it. Thanks
Just go slow, If you go too fast they will melt together
@@helimech8152 Yeah I thought of that. Also, The problem was bent LP AFT shaft. It was wobbling. Found my Printer Nozzle assembly tilted on one side. That explains why the shaft was printed like its bent.😄
put it on servo to do 360 ° and mesure kg/ trust hold and attach to a platform and you got a vtool hopefuly with some wings can easy do fly and no so slow with enough batery to fly
This guy is genius an engineering
Thank you, This design belongs to Chris and Bob. They are the geniuses behind it.
Hi at the ripe old age of 76 I am thinking of buying a 3D printer to makes parts for a 737 sim, but which one to buy on a limited budget would you think that the ENDER 3 PRO would be up to the job, any advise would be appreciated, many thanks
Hello, The Ender 3 is too small. I have been informed that there are files included to split the design further down for the Ender 3 though. I have not looked at this option. The ender 3 Pro is an excellent printer for the price and i own 2. You can definitely build the whole engine core on the ender 3. for the larger cowling panels, I used the slighter larger CR10 v3 which has a bed size of 300mm x 300mm. If you can stretch to this printer, I would go straight for it. Its silent and works brilliantly, its like the next level up to the ender 3. Kind Regards Karl
Looks great. A little error is the Stators shouldn't spin.
Hello Ed, you are correct, didn't release I said that! ramblings of a man getting old.
@@helimech8152 Hahaha, its very cool anyway.
Fantastic build. The amount of effort is amazing. Nice work.
Hello MJ, Thank you very much for those words. Kind Regards Karl
I wonder is there a version of this but there is no opening, like you can't see the inside?
What would be really great is turn it into a desktop fan, that you could use
I literally just made pretty much the same comment b4 reading yours def a good idea
Thanks you showing a great build that's so cool .now time for powering it up.
Any time and thank you for taking the time to comment.
Man, this is cool beyond repair
Hello, and I agree! Too cool for Skool!
Karl, this is amazing. Can you do a video describing your SLA printer setup as I see you have a few machines there in the corner.
Hi, i have 2 3d resin printers. The Creatilty LD002R wins over Elegoo mars easily in my opinion. The other ones are a wash machine and curing unit. I will certainly try to create something in the future once the throttle unit is done. Kind Regards Karl
WOW! That is really cool!!!
Thank you! I think so too! lol Kind Regards from Brunei.
This is super cool,thanks for the free files
Thank you, the files are courtesy of the designers Bob & Chris. Kind Regards Karl
And also are these machines capable of making anything no matter how difficult and complex it is
Watch out for flies strike
What can I say……. Just amazing as always 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much 😀
Hello Carl. I was only thinking about you the other day whilst I was driving to work.. I was thinking I've not see you on CZcams for a hit hope you are keeping well 🙂
Hello old friend, I am well! Covid has just hit Brunei and we have entered lockdown. I have not made a video in ages because of the time involved behind the scenes creating the motorised throttle. This is now coming to an end hopefully and I will be able to concentrate on smaller and quicker projects. Kind Regards Karl
Now you got to build the rest of the plane now! 😂🤣😅
Ill Leave that to RAMY RC!
wow~ thank you
Wow, I just realised that I'm view and reviewing your videos and not gave a like and subscribed. I'll do this now!
Lot of fun watching this go together, but something tells me you did not take it apart later to put in the proper bearings.
Haha! You just nailed it! The bearings are sat next to me on my desk, they arrived about two weeks ago, but I don't think I'm ready to take it back apart yet! Kind Regards Karl
Just need a cristal cover and ....
Vapor to demostrate thrust......
Could you let us know which filaments you used for each part? The color combination turned out really well.
This was such a long time ago, i couldn't inform you of what i used. I would guess most of the filaments would now be obsolete anyway.
@@helimech8152 I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Keep up with the good work! 👌🏼
As well as making amazing kit, you also make great videos. You should do a video on video production sometime !
Hi Ray, I am very much learning the video front. There really is so much to learn and i now appreciate people who do this for a living!
Turbofan? Ancient history. Was going to skip until I saw it. Too pretty not to watch. Beautiful.
Hi Matt, The design was awesome and I agree that the end product looks fantastic! The creators did an amazing job. Thank you. Karl
imagine you glued everything got half way and realized you made a mistake lol X.X
Hello, and yes that happened! The thing I was most afraid of. But it all worked out in the end. Kind Regards Karl
How does one make really big 3D objects that are larger than the machine itself is there such thing as even larger 3D printers out there people can buy to make things on a larger scale exactly as you have done there
Can some please provide me the links for the rods and hinge pins TN1- 115,116,117 and TN1- 138, 139 thank you
Brilliant. Brings joy to see good quality prints. "Aviation geekery" :) lol
Thanks Steve!
beautiful work brav thank you.
Thank you too! & kind regards Karl
Wow
Thank You
Holy Batman!!!
Absolutely brilliant !
Thank You!
First of all... what a fantastic project!! It's nice to see you assembling these components!
I have downloaded the 160+ files but as a 3D layman (utter noob) I have no 3D printer.
Are those files sufficient to be sent off to a printing company and have them deliver the non assembled set?
Are there any companies who you could recommend? What price is to be expected for this huge printing job?
With thanks and kind regards!
Keep those great videos coming!!!
BTW would this set be printable on the latest CR10?
Hello Joeri, If you can i would get hold of a CR10. That would be much cheaper than getting the parts printed! and yes it will all fit as that is the printer i used. Kind regards Karl
Great quality
Thank you!
Very interesting! Thanks a lot. from Japan.
Thank You from Brunei! Karl
nice build… looks like a Rolls Royce engine due to the sharp tip of the spinner core
Hello, I'm not sure of the actual model, I think it may be an amalgamation of engines to show the principal.
Muito bonito o seu trabalho. Será que se colocar um motor elétrico neste trabalho aí teríamos um resultado diferenciado?
Olá, o design inclui a adição do motor elétrico, só não mostrei isso neste vídeo. Atenciosamente Karl
@@helimech8152 Vamos ver no próximo vídeo os resultados então. Thankyou
Un gran trabajo. Felicidades
Wish that thing works like a real commercial and airline engine or the RC/remote control engine turbine.
If it did, id be a very rich man! Well probably not actually, the designers Bob and chris would be!
amazing work ...👍👌✌🙏🌹🤝🌍🌎🗺👽🤖
Thank you! Cheers!
Fascinating!!
Hi Bill, I hope this finds you well! Thank you as always. Kind Regards Karl
nice build but do mention it's a turbofan engine model (video title)
Brilliant more.
Hi Barrie, I now need to return and get finished with my latest build for the 737 sim. This was just a break, but someone has now sent me a turbo prop to print! I look forward to that one.
Wonderful work.
Thank you so much 😀
Better than watching an agent jayZ video
I have to admit, until this comment I didn't know about that channel. I do now! Kind Regards Karl
Did you have any problems with the super glue leaving a white residue?
Cool video. Nice workshop btw.
Hi Philip, Thank for the awesome comment. Kind Regards Karl