Abstract
The results of mechanical testing of plastic samples, produced by injection molding and 3D printing are shown. Strength properties of filled and non-filled polymers are compared. The applicability of 3D printing technology with filled polymer materials of external panels is evaluated.
Highlights
One of the active developing areas of spacecraft engineering [1,2] attracting large investments is the creation of miniature satellites or nanosatellites including the so-called "student" satellites
In 2016 nanosatellite ‘TPU-120’ was sent to the International Space Station. External panels of this device was made of polymeric material using additive technology [3]
Tough requirements to products used in outer space can be met using composite material reinforcement by carbon fibres
Summary
One of the active developing areas of spacecraft engineering [1,2] attracting large investments is the creation of miniature satellites or nanosatellites (spacecraft weighing 110 kg) including the so-called "student" satellites. These satellites as usual are made base on ‘CubeSat’ standard. This standard was developed by the researchers from California Polytechnic and Stanford universities It is special standard for small cheap satellites, which are suitable for academic and educational purposes. In 2016 nanosatellite ‘TPU-120’ was sent to the International Space Station External panels of this device was made of polymeric material using additive technology [3]. ‘Honda Motor’ together with ‘Kabuki’ (Japanese company specializing in additive technologies) has announced the release of a mini-electric vehicle ‘Micro Commuter’ with freestanding elements produced by 3D printer [4]
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