If you want to print this model yourself, your printer need a minimum build volume of 168x168x173mm

In-depth guide for printing and assembling this model: “How to Print & Assemble The JET-M2”.

Overall dimensions:

• Length: 321mm
• Height: 175mm
• Width (or Fan Case Diameter): 156mm

Weight: Approx. 1kg
Manufacturing lead time: 1-2 weeks
Total number of components: 10 (see break down below)
Total number of 3D printed parts: 8
Total number of bought-in parts (exclude magnets): 2

This model was designed using publicly available material from the internet including CAD models, videos and pictures of the real jet engines from various aerospace companies.

A few months after I introduced the first design of this model (JET-M1), I was approached by many people with the same question: “Can you design this engine model to be stripped down into modules?” I wasn’t really keen on doing that until one day, I saw a super cool robot – e.Do! The e.Do robot is an excellent STEM kit, which can be easily programmed through an app to pick and place lightweight items. I immediately thought: “Hey, wouldn’t it be really cool if I could program this robot to build a Jet Engine?” So, I decided to redesign my medium size Jet Engine model again. Externally, this new model JET-M2 looks exactly the same as the JET-M1, however, the casing is no longer printed as one single piece, meaning that you can actually split the engine into modules e.g. Fan, Intermediate Case, HP System, IP Turbine, LP Turbine/Tail Bearing Housing, and Exhaust Nozzle. Each module is attached to each other using magnets, hence, the engine can be stripped down and assembled within seconds!

The 3D printed Jet Engine model JET-M2 is an excellent STEM model because:

• It helps capture attention of young students instantly and engage with them more effectively
• It helps the students better quicker understand quickly how a Jet Engine works in simple terms by being able to explore a physical model and interact with it, rather than looking at pictures or CAD model of an engine via an app
• The model is made by 3D printing, hence, it helps spark interesting conversations with the students about how technologies such as additive manufacturing are revolutionising the engineering industry today and how they can learn the skills that would benefit their careers in STEM in the near future
• Finally, with its small size, excellent quality and finish, this model can also be used as an award, trophy, gift or simply a super cool item in your personal aerospace collection!