EXTPRO - 1.2
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EXTPRO - 1.2

The Extruder PRO 1.2 is an iteration based on the Extruder Pro 1.0 (https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/build/extrusionpro) This version of the Extruder PRO (1.2) solves 2 main problems: Safety and transportability. How? By following the CE safety requirements (European standards) and designing it to be easily disassembled. In this how-to you'll find the download files and the requirements to build and run this machine yourself :)
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Download package

First off, check out the link above to download all the files for this machine! In this folder you will find: - 3D CAD (.step and .f3d) - Lasercut files (.dxf) - Blueprints (.pdf) - Schematics - BOM .. and more :) You can see a preview of all the files (in case you are just curious πŸ‘€) and you'll also be able to download them for manufacturing πŸ”§

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Build

These are the required skills and machinery you or your machine builder will need to have access to: - General metalworking (cutting, drilling) - Welding - Turning (machining on a lathe) - Milling (machining on a mill) - Laser cutting - General electrical work (wiring safety switch, temperature controllers…) - Motor electrical work (wiring motor, contactor, overload protection…) - Programming (PID, VFD…) - Advanced assembly work (require specific tools, measurement instruments and tolerances knowledge to align and assemble) - Painting βš™οΈ Machinery / specific tools needed: - Grinder, chop saw, MIG/MAG or TIG, drill press - Lathe and milling machine (can be manual) - 5 axis lathe (for the screw only, it can also be found on the bazar) - Laser cutting (this can easily be subcontracted around the world) - Torque wrench and bearing mounting tool

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Run, Maintain, Create and Sell :)

READY TO EXTRUDE? To run and maintain this machine properly and safely, make sure to have a look at its MANUAL: πŸ‘‰ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kYFbLeWLQ1F1aj-CJm-H6VNxK-LCiFBE Start creating! You'll be able to produce a large variety of products like beams, bricks or filament for 3D printing or weaving baskets etc. Have a look at the How-to's to find inspiration for extrusion moulds or products: πŸ‘‰ https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to?tags=DJN99ErXz8FHy035YdMO Buy and sell on the Bazar! On the Precious Plastic Bazar you can buy moulds or machine parts for this machine - or sell your own creations and machines! πŸ‘‰ bazar.preciousplastic.com Happy melting! πŸ€—
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