Re: Filament Extruder - Convert pellets to filament
Dennis wrote:minescumarius wrote:My 100$ extruder... 12V safe power supply, adjustable temperature, adjustable motor speed, adjustable fan speed...
Parts are from local shop and are new. Only the electric motor is old. To build this filament extruder, in this version, you need a lathe, a drill and a welding machine. Labor time was not calculated (6 hours). Electronics and heating element are homemade (1 day of work).
Thanks.
Which parts were welded?
Which operations required a Lathe?Welded parts are circled in the picture. You can weld just the last flange. I opted for thermal insulation in the front. This improves heat ratio, and reduces starting time to 15 minutes.
On the lathe, I make adjustments to the flange on the pipe. flanges are actually washers. washers are welded on the pipe.
Thanks.
I believe that most people would not have welders. Some would have lathes. Most would have a drill press.
Did you give any thought for how you could make it without welding? Without a lathe?