Tools: Worm Driven Extruder
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A working model has been completed by the University of Adelaide in Australia, depositing thermoplastic material from a heated cylinder using a screw extruder with precision, fabricating accurate solid objects. The final project report is scheduled for completion in early November outlining all modifications and further developments to the model, including working drawings and design models of how to implement the worm driven extruder. More information on the model available in the Fabbers of the World section.
 Top view outlining deposition tool in solid form (no heat applied) |
 Design view of the heated deposition tool |
 Exploded drawing of the heated deposition tool |
A picture speaks a thousand words:
--Paragon 05:18, 16 November 2006 (EST)
