Spring loaded extruder is not working (for me) June 21, 2015 03:11AM |
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...I used a ball point spring and a long screw so I am able to get every tension I need from low to high...
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..So you think it is really only the spring?...
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..What happens if you give resistance to your extrusion?..
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Treito
So I found some springs with
spring wire diameter 0.8mm
spring, outside diameter 5,7mm
spring length (relaxed) 25mm
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Re: Spring loaded extruder is not working (for me) June 21, 2015 02:09PM |
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VortyZA
Thanks for the comments Erik etc. - I would imagine that many ballpoint pen springs would be weaker than the ones I originally used when testing the extruder.
The grip shown in Erik's photo of the filament is the perfect amount in my opinion - it won't wear through the filament but grabs it tightly.
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Re: Spring loaded extruder is not working (for me) June 25, 2015 11:53AM |
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Treito
..But I may need longer screws for better handling. ...
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