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New generation extruder for FFF/FDM metal printing

Posted by KILDET 
New generation extruder for FFF/FDM metal printing
March 05, 2025 01:26PM
Hi, I am currently working on a project that deals with the design of an extruder (hot end+cold end) that should allow conventional FFF 3D printers to directly process metal alloys such as aluminum or zinc alloys. Imagine if your printer would be able to process not only PLA, ABS, PETG , but also metals after minor modification. You could then produce components with greater strength and durability. This proposed extruder would work with metal wire, which is used for welding, for example. I would need to know your opinion on this new opportunity. If such a thing existed, would you be interested? What benefits do you think it could have for you? What problems could it pose for you? Any opinion is valuable to me thank you.
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Re: New generation extruder for FFF/FDM metal printing
March 05, 2025 02:27PM
... I was testing with "metall-FDM-3D-printing" with weldig alloys or solid metals like platinum, melting them with lasers ... it's working, but you'll need a much more sphisticated and expensive setup, than common with the DIY-3D-printers - mostly for shielding gas an all needed shielding against the reflected laser beams ...


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Re: New generation extruder for FFF/FDM metal printing
March 05, 2025 02:37PM
Hi, I work with resistance heaters that can withstand temperatures up to 700 degrees Celsius
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