Title
To design
and
manufacture
a cheap 3D
printer that
is capable of
printing with
PET plastic
bottles
extruded
filament
Abstract
Department Applicants &
Affiliation
We are using the prior models as a starting point
and then reducing costs where we can use other
solutions, such as replacing the 20*20*500 mm
aluminum frame with timber frames and 3Dprinted components to save up to 50% of the cost.
We are also using plastic bottles to make better
filament for 3D printers. We are using 3d printed
parts for that specific item being placed into the
3d printer in place of solid metal connectors. We
are preparing to produce our 3D printer in all of
Mechanical
these methods to keep costs down.
Plastic is the most widely used raw material for 3D Engineering
printing at the moment. One of the most varied
materials for 3D-printed toys and home
furnishings is plastic. This process is used to create
items like action figures, earbud cases, Pencil
holders, Spirographs, vases, and desk accessories.
Plastic filaments are offered on spools and come in
both matte and shiny finishes. They are readily
available in clear form as well as vibrant hues, with
red and lime green being particularly well-liked.
The appeal of plastic is simple to grasp given its
firmness, flexibility, smoothness, and vibrant array
of color options.
Typically, thermoplastic filaments are melted and
layer by layer moulded into shapes in FDM printers
to create plastic objects. One of the following
materials is often utilized to create the types of
plastic used in this process:
Polylactic acid (PLA):
Polylactic acid, one of the greenest additives for
3D printers, is derived from organic materials like
sugar cane and corn starch and is thus
biodegradable.
Hard PLA is more durable and so better suited for
a wider range of items.
1. Harsh
2. Mukul
Shishodiya
3. Ansh
Bharadwaj
4.
Mohit Sharma
Affiliation:
ABES
ENGINEERING
COLLEGE,
GHAZIABAD,
UP (INDIA)
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS):
ABS is a common material choice for 3D printers
used at home because of its strength, stiffness,
flexibility, and safety.
Because ABS comes in a variety of colors, it can be
used for things like stickers and toys. Jewelry and
vases can be made with ABS as well.
Plastic Bottles Into 3D Printer Filament
An old PET (a very popular plastic) water bottle
that is chopped into thin strips. The plastic strip is
then sent into a hot end, which melts it and
extrudes circular filament. The user then attaches
the small amount of extruded filament that has
emerged to a spool that is mounted to a motorized
hub. The motor will start spinning after that and
pull the filament onto the spool.
Why are we using Plastic Bottles?
The environmental impact of PET bottles is well
known. One plastic bottle requires 450 years to
disintegrate on average. Recycling can be difficult
as well; bottles must be fully cleaned before
recycling and may be transported internationally
using carbon-intensive methods. It presents a
gloomy picture. But there are workable choices,
particularly for at-home print lovers keen to
recycle their rubbish and turn commonplace waste
into valuable items. One innovator in 3D printing
has printed using PET as a material.
But there are some issues with this notion. The
primary disadvantage of traditional PET
(Polyethylene Terephthalate) for 3D printing is its
low suitability. PETG is ubiquitous, however, the
"G" (for "glycol") is crucial to enhancing PET's
capacity to be printed. However, if you're ready to
put up with its drawbacks, normal PET is printable.