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[[File:Claystruder-2-housing.jpg|thumb|right|Auger housing]] | |||
The auger housing is completely printable. How well it works with abrasive media is not yet clear and has to be tested. Alternatively it can be made from alloy or other metals. The auger housing takes a normal 5mm drill as auger. On top the drill is fitted into a 105 2RS bearing. | |||
Revision as of 13:25, 15 March 2011
Version 1
The Claystruder is a device that replaces the plastic extruder with an compressed air syringe extruder which is capable of extruding high viscosity materials like clay or cement. The design is based on the original Claystruder by the design studio unfold from Belgium which in turn is based on the Frostruder MK2. Our design takes a 100cc Braun Omnifix syringe which is in stock at local pharmacies for ca. 2.50€ per piece.
Part list
- Syringe
- Compressed air couplings
- Compressor
- Solenoid valve
- Printed plastic parts (housing, plug, mouting plate(can be laser cut))
Version 2
Version two of the claystruder changes the design to a stepper motor driven auger extruder. Auger based extruders work by forcing material into a chamber with air pressure in which an auger rotates and transports the material through a nozzle. The variable motor speed allows for a more dynamic extrusion. Attempts to create auger based extruders are made by a number of different people (e.g. [1]).
Our design utilizes printable parts in combination with a normal drill as auger and an additional bearing. All parts can be easily sourced and are quite cheap.
Auger housing
The auger housing is completely printable. How well it works with abrasive media is not yet clear and has to be tested. Alternatively it can be made from alloy or other metals. The auger housing takes a normal 5mm drill as auger. On top the drill is fitted into a 105 2RS bearing.