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Extrusion Possibilities?

Phil S. wildplastic

Extrusion Possibilities?

21/05/2019 at 16:59

Hi everyone!

Has anyone attempted to make different products with moulds, such as tiles, or other items with the extrusion that the compression can make?

Is there a surface area limit, let’s say with a 3hp motor, that the extrusion can force the plastic before it cools?

Would 5×5 tiles be possible? 15×15 tiles?

Thanks

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helper
29/05/2019 at 03:55

Just the question I came here to ask!

 

I am just assembling our extruder and want to make blocks/tiles with it (as well as extruded things) and am working on some mold designs, I have a thought that the molds need release holes because the extruded plastic will keep flowing under pressure and I could see this might be dangerous (or at least problematic)

 

I did see some post on here from someone already doing this but I cant find it now? In theory, there is no reason it wont work, just needs the right vision and design 😉

warrior
29/05/2019 at 06:27

This topic has some information.
I’ll keep my eye out for more.

Please also share any information you might have/find. I’m compiling a faq, and this is most certainly a fequently asked question!

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