Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder Hi, Something I wanted to share and that possibly will make fdm printing compete with sls and even sla printing :) To start of I invented a new type of cold end, it does not use a hobbed bolt but a belt. So there will never be any grinding of the filament anymore and way less jamming of the nozzle. I hope it will inspire a whole new type of extruders, called "v-struders" ;) One of my first customers, a goldsmid, has let me know that he was able to print without any problems with a 0.1mm nozzle using moldlay wax filament. Im now searching for a place to buy a 0.1mm nozzle or even smaller so I can confirm this myself. Anyone knows a good webshop, preferably with fast shipping? To this moment I was only able to test the v-struder with a 0.4mm E3D nozzle. In an extrusion only test, using petg 1.75mm at 235 degrees celcius I was able to extrude up to 2 meters per minute of raw filament without any slip in a bowden configuration with a bowden tube of 1 meter long. For higher speeds the filament would buckle inside the cold end in the gap between the belt and the ptfe tubing... probably because the hot end's thermic capicity to meld the filament was reached. More info on the precise workings in this reprapworld newsletter: http://reprapworld.com/newletters/newsletter_12.pdf You can buy it here: https://reprapworld.com/?products_details&products_id/1134/cPath/1616_1668#.Vpo9WlKGNoc Or print it yourself, will upload the stl's on github and thingiverse soon :) Happy printing, Vaeder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,610779#msg-610779 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:16:19 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,682333#msg-682333 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,682333#msg-682333 Vaeder V-struder

Any adjustment / tension issues?
Are tires required?

:S]]> cozmicray General Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:22:50 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,676128#msg-676128 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,676128#msg-676128
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Looked like a really good idea, but they are going to have go a long way to beat an e3d titan on any level.

So true. Especially if they are so lacking in assembly instructions.]]> ElmoC General Sun, 19 Jun 2016 18:06:40 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,676119#msg-676119 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,676119#msg-676119 DjDemonD General Sun, 19 Jun 2016 17:37:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,676112#msg-676112 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,676112#msg-676112 The assembly video is really bad -- terrible music -- instead of comments on build steps
all you see is assemblers fingers in the way.
There should be a written manual --- but with probably only two sales -- that's not comming
unless I write one myself

I had missing parts No tires?

Powered thru the build
had to bore out all holes and nut capture holes
bore out printed pulleys to get bearings in
-- looks like I got it right.
but
who knows without an Assembly drawing

There is no guide or feed between filament exit from belt
to metal filament guide that is definitely a loading hang up spot,
video shows plastic tube that was not in my kit

I think it may be impossible to use this a a DIRECT extruder
because the clamps to hold hotend are PLA and would probably melt quickly,
may have to make insulated adapter --- I didn't know it was Bowden only

I'll put it on a printer and try it out
and
maybe do a build video / document with second build.

Right now (td)(td)(td)
:S]]> cozmicray General Sun, 19 Jun 2016 17:03:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,675228#msg-675228 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,675228#msg-675228 github.com]]]> Krustysclowns General Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:41:32 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,675203#msg-675203 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,675203#msg-675203 epicepee General Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:26:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,674861#msg-674861 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,674861#msg-674861 Yes im sure the original developer didn't help himself with wonderful claims that this extruder will compete with sla ..... but ya know, maybe he just liked his design and was proud of it....(plenty of other people have made worse claims)
Anyhow I downloaded the design off git and printed it out, and yes its really good. Im using it on two corexy printers with bowden setups and im not experiencing any jams or chewed filament any more like i was with geared hobbed bolts, especially on long prints with lots of retraction.
Have run ABS and PLA 1.75mm through it and both have printed well.
Initially it was a bit fiddly to feed filament into, but once you get your head around how the feed wheel drops in and out with the quick release, its no more complex than a geared wades setup.
If a few more designers looked at the design, im sure it could be refined and simplified even further, but even as it is ill not put another hobbed bolt on any of my printers.]]> Krustysclowns General Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:48:04 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,666439#msg-666439 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,666439#msg-666439
I noticed the new type extruders you guys had in the shop when i visited, and are selling online, is updated a lot since then.
Are there plans to publish the stl's of the new type also, or will this only be sold at reprapworld?

Greets,
Cees]]> ceesios General Sun, 22 May 2016 06:54:47 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,662780#msg-662780 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,662780#msg-662780
Thanks]]> drmaestro General Wed, 11 May 2016 13:19:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,646446#msg-646446 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,646446#msg-646446
Do you have any plans to test with a J-Head?

Best Regards,

Brian]]> reifsnyderb General Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:42:44 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,646405#msg-646405 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,646405#msg-646405
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Was this ever posted to GitHub?

[github.com]

tried printing this. but the bearings does not fit where they are intended in the assembly video.

the main drive wheel only fitts the 623 bearing and not the 625 that is in the video ? same goes for the top slots on the big gear]]> Pz212 General Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:03:55 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,630820#msg-630820 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,630820#msg-630820
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Was this ever posted to GitHub?

[github.com]]]> 3DRapidClone General Tue, 23 Feb 2016 17:23:24 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,630762#msg-630762 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,630762#msg-630762 wfcook General Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:55:58 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,629039#msg-629039 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,629039#msg-629039 3DRapidClone General Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:12:30 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628900#msg-628900 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628900#msg-628900 do you design too?]]> braveheart General Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:05:22 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628876#msg-628876 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628876#msg-628876
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ust type my name no big deal i love designing things and build printers.
If I had liked and/or had items you designed in my collection I would had removed the "like" and removed the design from my collection based on your postings here.]]> Frans@France General Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:25:30 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628871#msg-628871 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628871#msg-628871 just type my name no big deal i love designing things and build printers cast silver and gold.]]> braveheart General Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:11:35 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628855#msg-628855 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628855#msg-628855
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You have someone with a brand new account show up and thier only posts are singing the Praises of something, and even go so far as to tell people not to doubt the item. Sounds suspicious to me.
And to me too.]]> Frans@France General Fri, 19 Feb 2016 07:38:10 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628644#msg-628644 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628644#msg-628644 my experience with the Vaeder is that it is non destructive it keeps the filament intact i used it with flex and that worked fine too.
if you want to know more about me and my printers look on thingiverse under Braveheart and print one of my boxes.
its for free]]> braveheart General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:01:58 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628637#msg-628637 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628637#msg-628637 dc42 General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:28:59 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628629#msg-628629 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628629#msg-628629 I am not at liberty to disclose the nature of the device but if its like the Vaeder it must be awesome. :)-D]]> braveheart General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:13:37 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628621#msg-628621 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628621#msg-628621 so you can buy and test one yourself and ask if i bought one LOL .
thats my answer and advice .
I just make industrial grade delta printers used in the medical and industrial field so what do i have to proof?]]> braveheart General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:58:05 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628617#msg-628617 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628617#msg-628617
We hope. :)]]> JamesK General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:55:09 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628605#msg-628605 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628605#msg-628605
Yes, the extruder looks like it works well and I have thought about how I could use it on some of my printers.]]> ElmoC General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:30:24 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628598#msg-628598 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628598#msg-628598 braveheart General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:23:51 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628595#msg-628595 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628595#msg-628595
Now your posts have chastised me for making assumptions. But here you are making assumptions about my age. So before you go and critize others behavior, better get your house in order first.]]> ElmoC General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:13:29 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628589#msg-628589 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628589#msg-628589 create friend don't pick on people calling them sock puppets you should be ashamed of yourself i am old enough to be your father or even grandfather .]]> braveheart General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:02:12 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628572#msg-628572 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628572#msg-628572
So take a breath and try looking at it from the other side. You have someone with a brand new account show up and thier only posts are singing the Praises of something, and even go so far as to tell people not to doubt the item. Sounds suspicious to me.]]> ElmoC General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:26:21 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628568#msg-628568 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628568#msg-628568 i tested that extruder and it was fantastic, its sold now on the last full metal delta i made.
and for sure i will put one on the next one.
for you fellows life is like a contest, prejudging is childlike behaviour so create things and machines yourself if you can !
I just give you my honest opinion about the vaeder extruder its a true innovation i worked with it . did you?]]> braveheart General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:19:27 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628512#msg-628512 Re: Innovative new type of extruder: the Vaeder V-struder https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,610779,628512#msg-628512
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(Now I read that back and it too looks like linkspam! you can't win :) )

Cheers,
Robin.]]> Zedsquared General Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:22:55 -0500