Jet Engine

Hi, this is my version of a turbofan that can be used as an actual fan (for the summer).

For me, this is still a work-in-progress-thing, because I haven't actually printed the last part of the body (body_back) and the outlet, but there shouldn't occur problems of any kind. This print doesn't need to be glued in ANY way. You either plug it or screw it. I used metric M3 as well as M6 bolts (around 10 to 15 mm in length). You can of course glue stuff together - I just wanted to be able to disassemble some parts.

Body Assembly:
The three parts can be easily plugged into each other. It might take a little force. In the middle part, the "door" (or maintenence flap) is printed in place and can be removed after printing. Is is fastened with six M3 bolts. The nut is inserted into small slots.

Fan Assembly:
At first, print 13 blades and the connector. (I got the blades from the linked maker). The blades are just slipped into the connector. Next, the shaft is inserted and fixated by a