3d printers

desktopmetal
https://www.desktopmetal.com/products/studio prints parts twice as strong as steel, half the weight of aluminum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ZZVIl72yE 18min Fiber printer, uses continues fiber tape inlaid into 3d prints, uses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_fiber_placement AFP tapes.

desktop metal patent 20170056966A1

fiber printing 20170173877A1

PET bottles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V-xxmal1xk You can do it by yourself, go to my website https://function3d.xyz, there you have everything you need, list of components, video tutorials, drawings, electronics, etc. Turn pet bottle into printing filament.

Ultem pie
https://hackaday.io/project/166064-trash-printer-recycled-plastic-3d-print-head So I began to modify the Precious Plastic design, putting it on a vertical axis and trying to make it light enough to fit on a CNC router gantry, and power it with a stepper motor so that it could be controlled using existing 3D printing software. After many iterations, I finally got it printing this Spring, and the results have been very promising!

It can currently print low-resolution objects with a build area of 24" x 12" x 4", but those dimensions are limitations of my gantry, not the extruder itself. It is printing with Polypropylene (#5) and HDPE (#2), which make up over 50% of the plastic waste stream by volume. Here's how to build your own

Combine the 3d pellet extruder ,3d five axis printer, Heated chamber Stratasys patent and 3d fiber printer for a machine to print mountain bikes as strong as aluminum but much lighter. Dupont has the patent on Ultem plastic, Mark Forged the patent on carbon fiber extrusion over plastic and Stratasys the patent on heating a chamber to 200C, the glass transition phase of Ultem. These three patents will postpone the mass fabrication ability of 3d printers for another fifteen years. South Africa allows you to hack these patents with a Fronting company. Energy makes up 95% of the cost of Carbon tubes in using polypropylene, nitrogen,hydrogen and carbon. These elements are in abundance, isolating them takes vast amounts of energy. A cheap Solar Tracking device will collapse the cost of living. 3d printers filament extrusion, printers with Heated chamber. Eiger printer prints in fiber and nylon, strong as aluminium
 * Make magazine

Corexy frame
Grabcad.com CAD file, easily copied and preferred frame to mod for Heated chamber.

Frames

 * Heated chamber uses Mazak covers on top. See http://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical-mill-lathe-project-log/51688-cnc-25.html or https://archive.ph/enrse for covers.
 * bcn3d frame,  Delrin nut Used with z-axis
 * 3d delta printing Solidworks file of Kossel printer. The square linear guide rails for z-axis functionality are expensive but prevent side shaft movement. An alternative are two 8mm chromed rods, side by side and SC8UU SCV8UU Linear Motion Bearing Slide Bushings mounted on square aluminium plate.
 * Lulzbot Solid works files.

cnczone build log
https://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical-mill-lathe-project-log/51688-cnc-29.html spindle milled out of 200mm diameter round block.

markforged carbon nylon printing
3d fiber printer

Filament extrusion
Filament extrustion

Plans
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weistek-WT2-3D-Printer-All-Metal-Body-Makerbot-Electronics-Heated-Bed-/321655298366,  https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve Note the z axis design, an all metal frame for prusa i3.
 * Makerfarm, metal printer https://github.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=makerfarm
 * http://www.inventapart.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1650950769/rigidbot-3d-printer?ref=discovery
 * http://www.emakershop.com/browse/listing?l=964 Prusa parts list
 * Ultimaker metal kit 14 parts ebay
 * [[Plastic#Injection_molding_DIY]

All metal printers

 * http://www.3dmonstr.com/, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breytblat/3dmonstr-large-industrial-grade-quad-extruder-3d-p 40 microns
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWVVSZP3Au4 Lost PLA method, print part to cast out of aluminium at 103% to compensate for contraction.
 * Heated chamber build from http://forum.e3d-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=66
 * ORD bot
 * Mod the German reprap large build plate,metal frame idea. See cncshopmill.com
 * http://openbuildspartstore.com cnc preferred slider gantry and aluminium extrusion, printers brackets for HADRON or ORD bot
 * All aluminium printer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blJxz28HuQI modded from (ie Aluminatus TrinityOne, MendelMAX v2, Lulzbot TAZ, etc....) and then CNC machine myself most of the parts you see in this video. Design: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:468612  with 29meg of Solid works files.  File name DIY_all_aluminum_3D_Printer.zip
 * Uses SC10UU linear bearing blocks, ebay and EZstruder. Velleman printer prints(PLA) symmetrical ACME threaded rods. If a printer can't print a complete profile, cut in half with 3d slicer and glue together again. Insert rod and continually rotate to remove glue from threads. Use Plaster of paris and aluminium foundry to cast rod.
 * http://hackaday.io/project/776-3d-workcenter mod for Heated chamber


 * http://reprap.org/wiki/Category:T-Slot
 * http://www.openbeamusa.com/ from http://reprap.org/wiki/Extruded_Aluminum See http://sasecurity.wikia.com/wiki/Cnc_buildlog for sa supplier
 * http://www.ebay.com/usr/8020inc, http://8020.net/
 * http://www.smoothedge.co.za/t-slot-aluminium-and-accessories.html T-slot supplier
 * 3d printing el34world All metal printer, diy, pictures using v-slot extrusion.
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnOkYMATW4I  user fromjesse

Lost PLA casting

 * http://www.instructables.com/id/From-3d-printed-part-to-metal-the-lost-plaabs-me/
 * http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/
 * See Metal casting.
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWVVSZP3Au4 print at 103% for alum contraction when cooling. Play sand:plaster ratio 1:1, pure plaster will not withstand the heat from aluminium. Let aluminium cool a bit before pouring.
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMluq9IxuhA. Quencing a cast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjijGyVOLpg prevents the hot alum from aerolizing the plaster.

Cnc and 3d forums

 * http://www.cnczone.com/forums/linear-and-rotary-motion/120776-cnc.html Forum cnczone.com
 * http://3dprintforums.com/
 * http://forum.e3d-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=66
 * http://www.soliforum.com/

reprap and slic3r
Slic3r, http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-1-settings-and.html , http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-2-filament-and.html, http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-3-how-low-can-you.html, from http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-1-settings-and.html﻿ printer speed by thomas sanladerer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HsIZuj9vOs
 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/photonelephant/photon-elephant-a-real-os-for-your-3d-printer, http://photonelephant.com/
 * http://www.reprap.org http://blog.think3dprint3d.com/
 * http://www.r2-3d.media-conversions.net/nextgen/Belt.Drive.html    reprap parts list
 * http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:279871, www.idea-lab3d.eu frame with 2020 aluminium extrusion.
 * http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:269586 Large prints inside thermally insulated box to prevent delamination. Box built out of PIR foam http://www.ipcindustries.co.za/Products/Rigid-Polyurethane.html

reprappro

 * https://reprappro.com/documentation/ormerod/ Ormerod  https://github.com/reprappro/Ormerod,  uses https://github.com/T3P3/Duet  Duet electronics instead of Ramps
 * http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:498521 jaws for ormerod
 * https://www.youmagine.com/designs/mendel90-e3d-v6-bowden-setup mendel90

extruders, hotends and heated chamber
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:711401 The B'Struder is an entirely new Bowden extruder design. It fits all common stepper motors, and all popular pinch gears. Variants are available for several common tube connections. YOU PICK THE EXTRUDER HARDWARE! All you need is a few M3 screws/nuts, a suitable ~3/8" or ~10mm spring, and three 623 bearings.Unlike most extruder designs, the B'Struder filament path runs entirely through the spring idler arm. This accomplishes two unique things:1) Makes the filament path alignment very tolerant of different pinch gear diameters 2) Makes tension on the Bowden tube (due to filament pushing force) mildly assist pinch gear grip This requires very specific geometry for the hinge, idler bearing, output fitting, and pinch gear contact point. This is a new design, and feedback is welcome. But it's working great in my Delta so far. I'm running very aggressive retraction settings without any issues. Let me know how it works for you!
 * http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:734851 Compact dual extruder prusa i3
 * Makerbot, Bulldog extruder
 * https://www.3dwasp.shop/en/product/screw-for-ldm-wasp-extruder/ clay extruder
 * Micron3dp All metal design" enables working with Polycarbonate up to 300 degrees Celsius
 * http://www.dglass3d.com/
 * https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/prometheus-hot-end Prometheus hotend, http://www.dta-labs.com/, http://libre3d.com/category/513/Hot-Ends/listings/582/Prometheus-Hot-End-Customizable-All-Metal-Hot-End.html as reviewed by http://zennmaster.com/
 * http://richrap.com/?p=121,   http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:23775  Dual extrusion
 * http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken,  http://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6/Full-Kit/v6-1.75mm-Universal-Bowden
 * http://wiki.stoutwind.de/doku.php?id=stoutwinds-rampage-universal-single-extruder, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:537291  A multipurpose Extruder for 3.00mm filaments. You can use it as bowden or direct extruder. It's compatible with over 40 hotends. There are several tools and adapters included. Has Optimized geometry and variants for square nut and hexagon nut fastening. You get a really precise description for our extruder here: http://wiki.stoutwind.de/doku.php?id=stoutwinds-rampage-universal-single-extruder. The extruder development and creation of the description/build information took several weeks and more than 300 hours (including research, development, sorting, photo shooting, rendering, texting, validating, ...) . It's build from ground up, inspired by Greg's wade reloaded extruder and many other.
 * https://www.ultimaker.com/pages/our-printers/ultimaker-2 Ultimaker
 * http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Geeetech-GT9S-direct-feed-extruder-motor-Nema17-J-head-V2-0-RepRap-Prusa-Mendel-/201114906141?tfrom=191305623744&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined GT9S all metal $160

Instructables

 * http://www.instructables.com/id/eWaste-60-3DPrinter/?download=pdf
 * http://www.instructables.com/id/Combination-CNC-Machine-and-3D-Printer/?ALLSTEPS Nylon printing issues

STL
http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ merge to stl files for one print. http://3dprintingwizard.com/tutorial-merge-stl-files/,  http://www.transmagic.com/

Thingiverse
thingiverse

filament winder
Filament winder

Links

 * Heated chamber Heat to 80C for printing ABS
 * http://www.fabric8r.com/forums/showthread.php?1346-Slic3r-Settings-Post-your-Slic3r-config-files-here-so-all-can-download Forums Slic3r settings.
 * Voxeljet
 * http://www.robobeast.co.za/ German reprap clone from south africa. Cannot print ABS, has no Heated chamber and no Cpu radiator cooling system. ABS can only print at 70C or else lamination and warping takes place. PLA melts above 40c, a PLA print won't survive the interior of a hot car.
 * 3d printing materials
 * b9creator.com Patent prevents cloning, http://hackaday.com/2014/05/24/makerbot-files-patents-internet-goes-crazy/
 * http://www.hpi.uni-potsdam.de/baudisch/projects/faBrickation.html
 * http://www.danielhansen.net/2013/10/reprap-3d-printer-prusa-i3-build-log.html
 * http://www.3d-printer.co.za, http://www.3dprintingstore.co.za/ Stock clearance R255 for filament
 * http://www.ultraflow3d.co.za
 * http://www.sumpod.com/
 * http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sumpod-3d-printer-and-mini-cnc-round-2
 * http://www.instructables.com/id/Nylon-Printable-608-Ball-Bearing/ Nylonn printable ball bearings
 * Marlin