High Bypass Jet Engine Fan
Source: MakerWorld by CATIAV5FTW
The High Bypass Jet Engine Fan is a free printable 3D model from MakerWorld by CATIAV5FTW. A high bypass fan inspired by Rolls-Royce's Trent series turbofans. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
A high bypass fan inspired by Rolls-Royce's Trent series turbofans. The fan blades print separately from the disk and are designed to slide in, just like a real fan. The blades can stand up on their own, and the whole fan can also balance on the blade tips as shown in the first picture. This was a totally unintentional bonus feature and would've been difficult to design for. The white spiral stripe is printed flat and glued onto the black spinner cone. If the stripe is too rigid, I recommend printing it with fewer layers (so it's thinner), or softening it with a heat gun or hot water, or printing it with flexible filament. The clearances and gaps between the parts are as optimized as I could get them, so that parts aren't too tight or too loose. Of course, results will vary depending on yo…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. High Bypass Jet Engine Fan is free to download from MakerWorld. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MakerWorld" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MakerWorld, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by CATIAV5FTW.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by CATIAV5FTW, published on MakerWorld. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.