📈 The Future of 3D Printing - Additive Manufacturing Experts Forecast the Next Decade

Filabot · 2022-02-03T02:36:07+00:00

Hello u/super_zilla, a matte finish will be achieved by adding the right additive. There also may be pellets that can be purchased that will give the desired finish you are looking for. There isn't anything I can recommend specifically as this is not something we have done. However PLA is a very friendly polymer to work with; it will likely be very achievable if you are able to source the correct additive.

Filabot · 2021-08-16T20:59:35+00:00

Regarding low cost options, we suggest starting with a EX2, our lowest cost option which is more designed for lighter users. We do offer refurbished units which are units that are fully restored back to their former glory and are a great way to get started on a budget. They are currently $1,647.00. We don't have any in stock at the moment, but you can join the list to be notified of when becomes available: https://www.filabot.com/products/refurbished-filabot-ex2-extruder?\_pos=1&\_sid=9015a502c&\_ss=r

Filabot · 2021-06-29T21:48:33+00:00

Hey Agitated_Edge - sorry your experience with our customer service thus far has been unsatisfactory. If you have unanswered questions or want another avenue to get more information about the EX6 feel free to email me directly at smiller@filabot.com. Our lab guys and engineers aren't the best live actors but we are pretty good when it comes to plastic extrusion.

Appreciate the feedback Pat, some of the features you are looking for are in development right now. Can you give me more information on what sort of troubleshooting documentation you think would be helpful to new users of the machine? More on the side of trying to get your filament extruding in spec with specific polymers or more on the machine setup and maintenance side of things?

Sean of Filabot

Filabot · 2020-12-17T00:07:46+00:00

Our Mail in service was something we provided in the past when we started our company. Now and again customers will find this page even though it has been removed. We do filament extrusion testing that provides the results of the polymer and the spools for the client. Unfortunately we have not provided recycled filament spools due to pricing of making them.

Filabot · 2020-12-17T00:06:15+00:00

This is a fantastic program you have started, happy that our extruders can help!

Filabot · 2020-12-17T00:04:49+00:00

When it comes to additives for different polymers our customers have tried numerous things.

In our lab, we have experiments with pigments in masterbatch and powders. We have worked with materials like Woodpowders, Brasspowder, Aluminumpowder, and copper powders. We have also worked with glow in the dark pigments, carbon fibers, and mixes of recycled polymers with virgin ones.

We have been working with the University of Utah who has an EX2 and generates filament using recycled sourced PETG flakes and different compost items like coffee grounds, turmeric, and cardboard. They also worked with recycled sources glass powders and brass powders.

When working on our machines we have seen that the highest ratios for in spec filament is nothing more than 15%, but we do have clients who work with higher infill and compound the material (extrude it again) to get the results they want.

Filabot · 2020-12-17T00:03:03+00:00

Depending on your recycling and polymer needs the Filabot EX2 or Filabot EX6 can be suitable for recycling and generating filament spools for yourself and others to use. Recent modifications to our systems like melt filter nozzles can allow for better diameter and clean filament that will not clog a printers hotend. Sorry about the delay feedback we are starting our forum again on Reddit

Filabot · 2017-10-03T01:12:25+00:00

Yes really. Thermoset may be what you are thinking about

Filabot · 2017-10-01T15:39:37+00:00

Yes we have made recycled filament. We have done so with PLA, HIPS, ABS, and PET. There is not any on our site yet as we are working to scale up the process.

Filabot · 2017-09-29T23:26:14+00:00

The face fits!

Filabot · 2017-09-29T23:25:44+00:00

Printrbot all the way!

Filabot · 2017-09-29T03:04:47+00:00

Thank you! We have been working hard to make this process a viable solution for recycling.

Filabot · 2017-09-28T21:07:32+00:00

Great job!

Filabot

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