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The problem is that an extruder that makes filament is something that can easily take up a room. It requires vats of water, wheels multiple measurement sensors,
by IgorPartola 6y ago
The problem is that an extruder that makes filament is something that can easily take up a room. It requires vats of water, wheels multiple measurement sensors, tensioner, spoolers, etc. And it still is unlikely to produce consistent filament compared to a commercial operation. I love the idea but I feel like you might be better off injecting viscous dyes into the hotend instead.
- punnerud 6y agoRoom size? Several examples that is home made and about the size of a hand (this from 2014): https://richrap.blogspot.com/2014/12/no-more-filament-quest-for-universal.html?m=1 https://richrap.blogspot.com/2014/12/no-more-filament-quest-...
- mdorazio 6y agoHobbyist extruders are fairly available already [1] and easily fit on a small table. You only need a giant one if you're manufacturing filament professionally and plan to produce hundreds of kilos a day. [1] https://www.filastruder.com/products/filastruder-kit?variant=323882043 https://www.filastruder.com/products/filastruder-kit?variant...