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04-20-2021, 05:21 AM #1
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Usually people shred the plastic and then run the shredded plastic through a filament extruder. Filament extruders are not that expensive - typically a few hundred. If you can get the pellets, or suitable shredded plastic, then having a separate filament extruder is probably more economical, and convenient, than trying to run them through a printer.
The major cost is the shredder, which usually costs a fair bit.
A really good resource for plastic recycling machines is https://preciousplastic.com. They have a variety of open source machines for shredding, extruding, injection molding, etc.
Please explain to me how to...
05-17-2024, 12:15 PM in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & Materials