NASA Handrail Clamp Assembly

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This printer focuses on producing prints without requiring support materials, thus saving time for removal and post-processing. The clamping force is distributed across several teeth, allowing smaller clamping edges. It operates independently of astronaut intervention and prints two parts collectively to optimize Z-axis time usage. Various lengths can be printed and shared among parts, making disassembly easier. Numerous infill patterns with different densities are available, but estimating their tradeoffs between weight, strength, and printing time is challenging at present. The key features include no-support printing, combined part printing, adjustable lengths for easier disassembly, and flexible infill options.