3D Printable Jet Engine by CATIAV5FTW

CATIAV5FTW

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Jet Engine Model for Kit-006

Designer

37 h

10 plates

4.9(362)

(OLD) Jet Engine Model for Kit-006

Designer

34.6 h

11 plates

4.7(148)

60% Scaled Model

16.5 h

12 plates

4.5(33)

Fully set up ready to start printing parts!

45.7 h

11 plates

4.8(21)

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Description

1/2/2024 UPDATE: I have incorporated several minor design improvements to the parts to improve clearances, ease of printing, and ease of assembly. Parts require fewer supports as well. These updates are included in the Jet Engine Model for Kit-006 print profile. This is the latest and greatest profile, so I highly recommend using this from now on. The parts from the previous release, now renamed (OLD) Jet Engine Model for Kit-006, are still compatible with these new parts, however, so you don’t have to reprint the whole thing if you don’t want to.

Overview:

A cutaway model of a 2-spool high bypass turbofan. I designed the whole engine from scratch with cues to certain existing engines. For example, I think Rolls-Royce makes the best-looking fans, so there's some resemblance there... Since originally uploading to Thingiverse in 2016, the popularity of this model has grown far beyond expectations. The model has appeared in numerous publications, additive manufacturing expos/conferences, and is (for better or worse) being made and sold by a number of 3rd parties. However, rest assured that this is one of the official sources for this model. A bunch of remixes of this engine are out there, mostly in Thingiverse at the moment, if you are so inclined. I've also designed an alternate fan for this engine that more closely resembles GE and P&W engines. Check it out!

I uploaded a diagram with labels to all parts for reference. For more detailed instructions, the YouTube assembly guide at the bottom of this description walks you through the process.

Please refer to the BOM (Bill of Materials, aka Parts List) below for keeping track of what parts to print.

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The required fasteners (screws, washers, and nuts) and ball bearings are listed below. However, to make your life easier, there is an official hardware kit that includes these components: Jet Engine Model Components Kit - 006. For a limited time, Bambu Lab is running a sale on this and other hardware kits.

Metric machine screw, allen socket cap, 2.5mm x 0.45mm x 10mm (QTY 100)
Metric flat washer, 2.5mm (QTY 200)
Metric hex nut, 2.5mm x 0.45mm (QTY 100)
6204 open ball bearing 20x47x14 (QTY 2)
6003 open ball bearing 17x35x10 (QTY 2)

The jet engine will look great in any filament, but what I recommended (and what is pictured) are the following:

Disclaimer: This model is part of the Creator Program, When you purchase the Jet Engine Model Components Kit - 006 and filament
through the links above, creators may earn an affiliate commission as a reward of their work. (The creator program is
currently in the trial phase. The application is not yet open to the public.)
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Good luck and happy printing! Message me with any questions!

jet engine model components kit

006

Documentation (1)

Bill of Materials (1)

3D Printable Jet Engine - Printed Parts BOM_ddb84a67-a59d-49fa-b14d-3dd503c661f7.xlsx

Comment & Rating (910)

@user_1671997050

A1mini打的60％版本，懒得上螺丝，直接小五子伺候

@www5925

有模型吗？

@F16falcon6

where did you get the nacelle?

@user_1671997050

Replying to @www5925 :

不就是这个模型？

@grantmoorby

Amazing 3D model. Thank you for this. Great design. Love it.

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@bigmike0629

where did you find that stand

@grantmoorby

Replying to @bigmike0629 :

the stand is off thingiverse. User name lefyo. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4301328

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@A.Menafra

What materials and colors did you use?

@cinephile

Print Profile

60% Scaled Model

Very nice print! Still waiting for the screws to finish... Color inspired by: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/eqmk24/i_knew_i_would_print_this_sooner_or_later_so_here/ Printed the 60% scaled down version of this stand from thingiverse (had to sand down the slots (a lot) on the shell to make this stand fit): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4301328

@17836593524

请问这个缩小版本的轴承多大的呢？

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@cinephile

Replying to @17836593524 :

6000和6900

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@user_1402078381

Does this miniature version have the right size screws?

@BrianMDK

Print Profile

Jet Engine Model for Kit-006

Fantastic!

The designer has replied

@CATIAV5FTW

That looks awesome!

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@Bonewitz

I love your colors. What filaments did you use?

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@BrianMDK

Hi Bambu Lab PLA Matte - Charcoal Bambu Lab PLA Metal - Cobalt Blue Metallic Bambu Lab PLA Metal - Iron Gray Metallic

@the.v0ha

OMG! This is my first not small 3d printed project and it is awesome. Need to sand some parts in LPT section to spin flawlessly and fuel injectors were a little bit tricky. Anyway I'm happy like a kid on xmas. PS: It was really hard to make color decision as lots of combinations would be looking good.

@sundance4

If I were doing it, First sections of turbine rotors are the compressor (HPC)or cold section (blue maybe) and the second section is the power section, hot section (Red) if that helps.

@the.v0ha

Replying to @sundance4 :

I want rotors to be metal - so will try silky grey pla as bambu metal pla looks dull (it is on my photo and it distantly is not reminding of a metal)

@Art3DMaker

Replying to @the.v0ha :

Eryone a de meilleur couleur

@madizmo

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Jet Engine Model for Kit-006

Came out amazing, love this model!

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The designer has replied

@CATIAV5FTW

Nice clean prints and great choice of filaments! I do want to mention though that your compressor stages are installed the wrong way (backwards).

@madizmo

Replying to @CATIAV5FTW :

Yes i noticed that last night lol

@SoxOnFocks

Awesome colors, what filament is the orange (combustion) part if you don't mind?

@Pvt.Printer

Had to do some fitting adjustments to get the LP side to spin freely, but overall a well designed model. had some troubles with the fuel injectors tearing off the buildplate. printed two sets, and had enough completed ones for what I needed.

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@CATIAV5FTW

Beautiful results, thanks for posting!

@bonghollywood

Replying to @CATIAV5FTW :

After building my first one, I will post the pictures once I receive my hardware kit, I found out that there is an issue with the angles of the fins. The angles of the fin from the Low-pressure side are the opposite of the high-pressure side which will make the engine not start due to stall. The front compressor (high pressure) is spinning Anti-clock wise looking from the front while the Power side (Low pressure) is angled clock wise.

@bonghollywood

Replying to @CATIAV5FTW :

I used to work on these engines, ;)

@Glitch24

Print Profile

(OLD) Jet Engine Model for Kit-006

An utter joy to print, and assemble. 10/10.

@skyfox_de

First project with X1C, ABS. Thank you for the data. I only changed the Fan to single blades.

@matta4690

excellent print, may I ask how did you get the leading edge a different color for the single fan blade?

@skyfox_de

Replying to @matta4690 :

...it's only painted!

@matta4690

Replying to @skyfox_de :

well done, it looks great. I went out of my way and re-designed this fan so the leading edge color can be selected and changed- as well as the fan spinner. I will say - in this scenario for the best looking results painting the fan is the way to go. my design was impressive- but your work is stunning.

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@comi

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Print Profile

Jet Engine Model for Kit-006

Nice looking print! Tho the print profile uses “avoid crossing wall” and this makes a loud sound when printing. Other than that, first batch looks perfect.

The designer has replied

@CATIAV5FTW

Thanks for the review. I originally had "avoid crossing walls" turned off, but print quality was not great where the nozzle was crossing the walls. So I turned that setting on, and the quality improved.

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@comi

Boosted

Replying to @CATIAV5FTW :

Thank you for the reply! I am looking forward for the assembly of the model. Can I ask what type of glue you suggest using during the assembly? Thank you! :-)

@CATIAV5FTW

Replying to @comi :

I use clear non-foaming gorilla glue.

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