L3-MFG-3DP-FDM
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FDM Thermoplastic Printer
Vacuum-Compatible FDM Printer for Polymer Parts
Vacuum-compatible Fused Deposition Modeling printer producing thermoplastic parts (PEEK, ULTEM, recycled polymers) for tooling, fixtures, and lightweight components.
Purpose
Vacuum-compatible Fused Deposition Modeling printer producing thermoplastic parts (PEEK, ULTEM, recycled polymers) for tooling, fixtures, and lightweight components.
Context
Child of L2-MFG-3DP within the Lunar Ark system
Principles
- ▸FDM deposits melted thermoplastic in layers
- ▸PEEK / ULTEM for high-T parts (200+ C)
- ▸Build envelope 300x300x300 mm typical
- ▸Vacuum-compatible (no air entrainment issues)
- ▸Recycled polymer feedstock from L1-WMS
Typical implementations
- ▸NASA ISS Refabricator (heritage)
- ▸Made In Space ISS printer
- ▸Industrial high-temperature FDM (Stratasys F900)
Lunar considerations
- ▸Vacuum environment helpful (no air drag on filament)
- ▸Long-life filament drive mechanism
- ▸Closed-loop recycling via L1-WMS
Specifications
Functional
| primary function | Vacuum-compatible Fused Deposition Modeling printer producing thermoplastic parts (PEEK, ULTEM, recycled polymers) for tooling, fixtures, and lightweight components. |
| build volume mm | 300, 300, 300 |
| layer thickness mm | 0.1 |
Physical
| mass kg | 50 |
| materials | Heated build plate, PEEK / ULTEM filament, Brass nozzles |
| vacuum compatibility | True |
Operational
| power consumption w | 200 |
| thermal range c | -40, 70 |
| lifetime years | 15 |
| mtbf hours | 20000 |
Interfaces
Provides
- Polymer parts production
Requires
- Heater + motors (~200 W)
- Filament feedstock
- Recycled polymer source
Cite this entry
Lunar Ark Codex. "FDM Thermoplastic Printer" (L3-MFG-3DP-FDM). Retrieved 10 September 2026, from https://lunarark.com/entry/L3-MFG-3DP-FDM
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