RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/Waste Reclamation System
Current Progress
Penn State RUG has begun very preliminary initial research on a waste recramation system for turning polyethylene into filament. Further research will be conducted over coming semesters and information will be updated here.
Research
Materials
Different types of polyethylene are being considered as material choices. Polyethylene has a low melting point, can be melted and reshaped repeatedly, and produces little to no fumes. Two different types are High Density (#2) and Low Density (#4).
Processing
Observations
HDPE begins to "brown" when heated beyond 300 degrees F.