Atlanta, Georgia
We’re located just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We’ve been operating since 2013, when we launched the Filastruder on Kickstarter.
How do you use Filastruder?
Simply heat up the Filastruder to operating temperatures, unplug it, remove the thermocouple, loosen the nozzle 1 turn each minute while the Filastruder cools, install the new nozzle, reinstall the thermocouple, and heat the Filastruder back up. You may need to tighten the nozzle another half turn after heating.
What do I need to know before using a Filastruder?
The Filastruder filament extruder needs chunks of plastic that are no larger than 5mm on any side. Contaminants. Any dirt or dust you get on your print, ends up in your filament. Same for whatever method you use to cut/shred your prints – any metal debris you get in the shredded plastic ends up in filament. Heat history.
What’s new in the Filastruder extruder?
The backbone of a Filastruder filament extruder is now made out of CNC’ed 6061 alloy, improving both ease of assembly and durability. Upgraded motor – (Model: GF45) This motor is roughly 200% more powerful than the v1.0-1.1 motor. It is 100% more powerful than the v1.2-1.5 series, and 50% more powerful than the v1.6 series.
How many types of nozzles does the Filastruder come with?
As seen above, the Filastruder comes with one of three types of nozzles: undrilled (you can drill this to the size you prefer), drilled for 1.75mm, and drilled for 3.0mm. You can order more nozzles from the “Spare Parts” section above.
What is an upgraded Filastruder Hopper?
Upgraded hopper – The original Filastruder Hopper was remixed into a 2-part design by imageit, who added threads as well for a standard soda bottle to be threaded in. This part is used with permission by the author, and I added some small tweaks to wall thickness to make it a bit stronger.
