Desktop Plastic Extrusion System for Everyone
A project in Somerset, United Kingdom by Edward Clifford000days
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Produce your own filament for your 3D printer. Use recycled plastics or new pellets to create your own master-batch for extrusion.
Backers: 89
Average Pledge Per Backer: £240
Funded: £21,323 of £4,000
Dates: Apr 22nd -> Jun 1st (40 days)
Project By: Edward Clifford
Backers: 89
Average Pledge Per Backer: £240
Funded: £21,323 of £4,000
Dates: Apr 22nd -> Jun 1st (40 days)
Project By: Edward Clifford
£21,323
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 1 @ 04:02 -0400 GMT
533%
of goal
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Latest News
Tolerance
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I have run the machine today for a few hours on a 3.0mm nozzle. The nominal tolerance I am measuring is + - 0.02mm. 1.75mm tolerance yet to be confirmed. I achieved this by allowing the machine a warm up time of about 15 minutes before turning... (Read More)
Name Adopted - FilaFab
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The system has finally been given a name, it is my pleasure to introduce; FilaFab (Filament Fabricator). (Read More)
Specification
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Extrusion Rate: 1.2 metres/minute (47 inches/minute) (ABS at 170°C) Power Supply: 110-240VAC 50/60Hz Maximum Power Consumption: 250 Watts Average Power Consumption: 210 Watts Temperature Range: room temp (heater off) to 240°C Extrusion Temperature:... (Read More)
Latest machine build - Test run - more efficient, smaller form factor, new drive train.
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A time lapse video of latest build extruding... Some filament produced by the latest machine... Specifications coming soon!!! (Read More)
Nozzle Size
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I have had some queries about the nozzle sizes so have decided that: All basic kits will be supplied with either 1.75mm, 3mm or undrilled as requested by each pledger. Deluxe kits will still be supplied with 1.75mm and 3mm nozzles or undrilled... (Read More)
ABS/PLA Pellet Supply
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Talks with plastic pellet manufacturers have been going well. I am waiting for the arrival of a sample batch of ABS pellets and will try this new type in the machine as soon as it arrives. Although pellets are available on the net (certain... (Read More)
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