<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — What makes the filastruder slower than the Filabot?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/16072/what-makes-the-filastruder-slower-than-the-filabot/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:54:02 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: What makes the filastruder slower than the Filabot?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/131687/#p131687 As has been said here, on the EX2 it's a custom machined screw and faster motor. On the Original it's just a faster motor. The Original's speed specifications seem off to me, they say 40 inches per minute which is 200 feet per hour. A half pound of PLA filament would be 245 feet, but they claim a half pound per hour.

I also haven't seen any third party reports of Filabot speed. Not saying it isn't true, but at the very least speed varies quite a bit with regard to filament size and material type. Some folks have done 1kg in 3 hours on a Filastruder but I wouldn't post that speed on the website specifications section.

The Filabot also consumes 500 watts, while the Filastruder consumes less than 80.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:54:02 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/131687/#p131687 <![CDATA[Re: What makes the filastruder slower than the Filabot?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/131685/#p131685 Ah. I see that's interesting. I'm assuming the feed screw is tapered to get smaller at the end along with the barrel to allow for higher nozzle pressure. Thanks for the reply!

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:38:42 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/131685/#p131685 <![CDATA[Re: What makes the filastruder slower than the Filabot?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/131677/#p131677 If i have my info straight the filabot EX 2 has a custom feed screw. This design is patentedd pending this is what for allows a near 1 lilo per hour feed rate. I am sure there are some other differences as well. IIRC more metal parts as well
for case etc. Filabot more for the industrial market it is a preasembed and I expect some testing done. the filasruder is sold as a kit although at least one vendor sells it as a pre built.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:26:31 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/131677/#p131677 <![CDATA[What makes the filastruder slower than the Filabot?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/131672/#p131672 I understand there is a massive price difference and I am completely satisfied with the extrusion rate of the filastruder but, what makes the Filabot so much faster?

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