1,401 2013-04-23 17:29:33
1,402 2013-04-24 21:22:23
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Anyone have links for different pellets?
I purchased ABS off ebay thanks to Tims link (why can't I post a link?).
I will need other pellets like PLA and maybe Nylon.
Ralph
1,403 2013-04-24 21:24:04
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Ralphxyz wrote:
Anyone have links for different pellets?
I purchased ABS off ebay thanks to Tims link (why can't I post a link?).
I will need other pellets like PLA and maybe Nylon.
Ralph
osprintingllc.com for PLA and HDPE.
No Nylon pellets that I know of, but I'm working on it.
You can't post a link until you have like 5 posts, it's an anti-spam feature of the message board.
1,404 2013-04-24 23:34:33
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Congrats to Tim and co. on the wildly successful campaign, now comes the fun part!
1,405 2013-04-25 03:57:49
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cmetzel wrote:
Congrats to Tim and co. on the wildly successful campaign, now comes the fun part!
One chapter closes and another begins. Thanks to all the beta testers for their support so far!
1,406 2013-04-25 13:00:05
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osprintingllc.com for PLA and HDPE.
How has the PLA and HDPE extruding gone? Anything we need to know? Is there/will there be a FAQ of settings etc.?
Ralph
1,407 2013-04-25 15:43:55
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Ralphxyz wrote:
osprintingllc.com for PLA and HDPE.
How has the PLA and HDPE extruding gone? Anything we need to know? Is there/will there be a FAQ of settings etc.?
Ralph
I have some HDPE pellets laying around but have not attempted to extrude any. If you choose to extrude any HDPE it needs to be on a clean pipe nipple & nozzle as any abs will cause problems.
Note: I had problems mixing ABS with a small amount of HDPE. Might not be a problem doing the opposite.
SD2 with E3D, SD Press, Form 1+
Filastruder
NYLON (taulman): http://www.soliforum.com/topic/466/nylon/
Filastruder
NYLON (taulman): http://www.soliforum.com/topic/466/nylon/
1,408 2013-04-25 18:08:45
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PSA: If you are ever pledging for a Kickstarter campaign, PLEASE make sure you have selected the proper reward and pledge amount for what you actually want.
Sigh.
1,409 2013-04-25 18:16:51
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Kickstarter should send a email around 24 hours before a kickstarter is ending, I think some people back the project and they pretty much forget about it. Some people are also just incompetent.
1,410 2013-04-25 19:01:29
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Seshan wrote:
Kickstarter should send a email around 24 hours before a kickstarter is ending, I think some people back the project and they pretty much forget about it. Some people are also just incompetent.
I sent such an email 36 hours before... 
1,411 2013-04-25 19:51:37
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elmoret wrote:
PSA: If you are ever pledging for a Kickstarter campaign, PLEASE make sure you have selected the proper reward and pledge amount for what you actually want.
Sigh.
Sounds like you got some work ahead of you. Hire an intern.
SD2 with E3D, SD Press, Form 1+
Filastruder
NYLON (taulman): http://www.soliforum.com/topic/466/nylon/
Filastruder
NYLON (taulman): http://www.soliforum.com/topic/466/nylon/
1,412 2013-04-25 23:23:05
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Wow Tim... Congrats you have a TON of work ahead of you 
Maybe get the Filabot team to help you out. haha... I joined this thread on Page 15! We're up to Page #57. Can wait to get my kit (I have a long wait though!)
I can't believe you did beta testing, Launched a Kick Starter, finished a kick starter with 6.5x the funding and are going to start shipping before the filabot is even off the ground.
The more I think about the reclaiming (I know it's been brought up before). But unless you have a HUGE amount of a single colour... it doesn't make sense... As it takes a long time to purge out the previous colour.
Anyway. Great work. I'm glad to see the nipple will be laser cut and the nozzle will be pre-drilled!
Ben
Makerbot Replicator 1, Filastruder v1.1 #380 (Kickstarter)
My Thingiverse Designs
Redesigned Electronics Enclosure: Top Vents, Screw down tab
Custom Filament Spool (For drill winding filament
My Thingiverse Designs
Redesigned Electronics Enclosure: Top Vents, Screw down tab
Custom Filament Spool (For drill winding filament
1,413 2013-04-26 03:29:33
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Congratulation!
Solidoodle2 with Ceramic tile heated bed http://www.soliforum.com/topic/2544/my- … eated-bed/
"1kg should last for an while" is a lie!
"1kg should last for an while" is a lie!
1,414 2013-04-28 22:34:42
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Please, tell me what is the distance between the to face of the auger and brass cap? I think this is is a problem of my extruder as mine the auger face is almost in contact with the brass cap. Also, please, tell me how long is the die - the extrusion hole in your brass cap? Thank you.
1,415 2013-04-29 19:06:35
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nobody can help with an answer?
1,416 2013-04-29 19:10:59
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It's about 2" I think. On the Filastruder, the auger stops at about the beginning of the coupler. I think the brass plug is about 22mm thick.
1,417 2013-04-29 19:28:40
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First of all, Thank you. On one hand this explain my failures, on other hand I am little bit confused. Do you mean 2" from the top face of the auger to the bottom face of the brass cap, which means that the melting zone in which it is just melted abs between the auger and brass cap is 2". Sorry for keep asking but I am not very sure about my English language comprehension.
1,418 2013-04-29 19:43:28
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Hopefully this solves your question...
1,419 2013-04-29 19:57:09
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Thank you. So, the auger should be cut at the end of the nipple. I suppose that there is a distance of less 1". I really appreciate. I have been very frustrated as I did not understand the poor performance of my extruder. Just today early in the morning I realized that there must be a melting zone between the auger and brass cap where the pressure must be created. Thank you again.
1,420 2013-04-29 21:55:40
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zoltan wrote:
Thank you. So, the auger should be cut at the end of the nipple. I suppose that there is a distance of less 1". I really appreciate. I have been very frustrated as I did not understand the poor performance of my extruder. Just today early in the morning I realized that there must be a melting zone between the auger and brass cap where the pressure must be created. Thank you again.
There is no "should", really. I am no expert.
I have read two textbooks and many papers on extrusion theory, you should look into them.
Typically, there is space between the end of the screw and the beginning of the nozzle/die:
Anyway, your questions are not about a Filastruder, so if you don't mind could you make further posts in the Projects section? This thread is already 57 pages long, let's try to stay on topic.
1,421 2013-04-30 07:09:58 (edited by AdamMcCallister 2013-04-30 07:31:00)
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Wow. You guys are great. elmoret ty for helping me in my thread and good luck to your project. this is definitely the next thing I get.
Also just noticed your kickstarter campaign... Thats impressive, sir. I put on a hat just to tip it in what i believe is your general direction. You just wont at life.
1,422 2013-05-02 05:13:54
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Random question 1. Where did the logo on the enclosure come from?
and 2. Where can I get one, or digital files so I can make one?
1,423 2013-05-02 21:51:17
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Has anyone tried to add metal powder (such as aluminum or iron) or other mineral dyes to extruded plastic?
1,424 2013-05-02 22:04:06
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Nimikin wrote:
Random question 1. Where did the logo on the enclosure come from?
and 2. Where can I get one, or digital files so I can make one?
A graphic designer. Did you get a Kickstarter kit?
1,425 2013-05-02 22:04:58
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Nimikin wrote:
Has anyone tried to add metal powder (such as aluminum or iron) or other mineral dyes to extruded plastic?
Metal powder would wear the nozzle pretty rapidly - like sandblasting. It'd also clog the nozzle of the printer, unless the particle size was << nozzle size.