HeroX Challenge Research - Revision history

JET OOTO at 22:16, 3 July 2021

2021-07-03T22:16:10Z

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	*** Using a machine with multiple heads, 4-8 print heads. Looking to optimize to ~40lbs per head, per day		*** Using a machine with multiple heads, 4-8 print heads. Looking to optimize to ~40lbs per head, per day
	* Low cost shredder/filament maker for waste plastic		* Low cost shredder/filament maker for waste plastic
	* Cost to performance ratio? Currently looking at ~$6K, almost 10x to a comparable printer with similar specs but larger build size capabilities.
			= Business Cases and Price Points=
			* Cost to performance ratio? Currently looking at ~$6K, almost 10x to a comparable printer with similar specs but larger build size capabilities looking at price alone
	** To reference another comparable industrial printer Extruder: Up to 480C \| Build Plate: 250C \| Chamber: 250C : [https://www.aniwaa.com/product/3d-printers/minifactory-ultra/ miniFactory Ultra] Price point is ~$54K		** To reference another comparable industrial printer Extruder: Up to 480C \| Build Plate: 250C \| Chamber: 250C : [https://www.aniwaa.com/product/3d-printers/minifactory-ultra/ miniFactory Ultra] Price point is ~$54K
	** Using a treadmill motor for ~$50 at ~~30hp~~ to ~~50 hp~~		** Using a treadmill motor for ~$50 at 30HP to 50HP
	** Frame built form Rebar Truss, ~$240 for a 10ft Frame		** Frame built form Rebar Truss, ~$240 for a 10ft Frame
	** Build Chamber: ~$5K		** Build Chamber: ~$5K

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2021-07-03T22:01:52Z

Sources

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	= Sources =		= Sources =
	* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]		* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Material Reference from 3M]
	* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]		* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK Material Reference]
			* [https://www.aniwaa.com/buyers-guide/3d-printers/best-peek-3d-printer-pei-ultem/ Comparable 3D Printers]

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2021-07-03T21:59:35Z

Solution

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	*** Needed to protect electronics and stepper motors from damage due to high temperature		*** Needed to protect electronics and stepper motors from damage due to high temperature
	*** Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass for insulation		*** Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass for insulation
			*** Heat shield plate moves with the nozzle. This must be twice the size of the chamber
	* Time to print a house?		* Time to print a house?
	** 20lb's of plastic per day(24hr), using open source SuperVolcano Extruder head and SuperVolcano Heater Blocks.		** 20lb's of plastic per day(24hr), using open source SuperVolcano Extruder head and SuperVolcano Heater Blocks.

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2021-07-03T21:54:51Z

Solution

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	** High Temperature Build Chamber		** High Temperature Build Chamber
	*** Needed to protect electronics and stepper motors from damage due to high temperature		*** Needed to protect electronics and stepper motors from damage due to high temperature
			*** Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass for insulation
	* Time to print a house?		* Time to print a house?
	** 20lb's of plastic per day(24hr), using open source SuperVolcano Extruder head and SuperVolcano Heater Blocks.		** 20lb's of plastic per day(24hr), using open source SuperVolcano Extruder head and SuperVolcano Heater Blocks.

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2021-07-03T21:54:15Z

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	** Extruder Head Temp: 300C \| Build Plate Temp: 135C+ for Polycarbonate Standards		** Extruder Head Temp: 300C \| Build Plate Temp: 135C+ for Polycarbonate Standards
	** Extruder Head Temp: 400C \| Build Plate Temp: 135C+ \| Build Chamber: 145C+ for PEAK Plastics Family Standards		** Extruder Head Temp: 400C \| Build Plate Temp: 135C+ \| Build Chamber: 145C+ for PEAK Plastics Family Standards
	** 7 Stepper Motors
	** High Temperature Build Chamber		** High Temperature Build Chamber
	*** Needed to protect electronics and stepper motors from damage due to high temperature		*** Needed to protect electronics and stepper motors from damage due to high temperature
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	** Frame built form Rebar Truss, ~$240 for a 10ft Frame		** Frame built form Rebar Truss, ~$240 for a 10ft Frame
	** Build Chamber: ~$5K		** Build Chamber: ~$5K
			** 7 Stepper Motors at ~$50 per motor
	** Stepper Motors:		** Stepper Motors:
	** Controller:		** Controller:

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2021-07-03T21:53:28Z

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	** Build Chamber: ~$5K		** Build Chamber: ~$5K
	** Stepper Motors:		** Stepper Motors:
	** ~~RepRap~~ Controller:		** Controller:
	** Metal Hotend:		** Metal Hotend:

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2021-07-03T21:50:46Z

Action Items

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	* How do we lower the cost to truly 10x the next comparable printer?		* How do we lower the cost to truly 10x the next comparable printer?
	* Install OSE Workbench for CAD and dig in. [[OSE FreeCAD Workbenches]]		* Install OSE Workbench for CAD and dig in. [[OSE FreeCAD Workbenches]]
	* Research some aspects of ~~material~~ science to determine which types of waste plastic can blend together. Some waste plastic will not be used for various reasons		* Research some aspects of materials science to determine which types of waste plastic can blend together. Some waste plastic will not be used for various reasons

	= Sources =		= Sources =
	* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]		* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]
	* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]		* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]

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2021-07-03T21:50:07Z

Action Items

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	* How do we lower the cost to truly 10x the next comparable printer?		* How do we lower the cost to truly 10x the next comparable printer?
	* Install OSE Workbench for CAD and dig in. [[OSE FreeCAD Workbenches]]		* Install OSE Workbench for CAD and dig in. [[OSE FreeCAD Workbenches]]
			* Research some aspects of material science to determine which types of waste plastic can blend together. Some waste plastic will not be used for various reasons

	= Sources =		= Sources =
	* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]		* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]
	* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]		* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]

JET OOTO: /* Questions/Alternatives */

2021-07-03T21:48:23Z

Questions/Alternatives

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	= Questions/Alternatives =		= Questions/Alternatives =
	* Plastic forms for construction, an example would be rammed earth structures		* Plastic forms for construction, an example would be rammed earth structures
	* ~~Chemical engineering~~ before final ~~plastic~~ product?		* Engineering the plastic before final product?
	* https://nefhousebuilder.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ - Research into insulated concrete forms		* https://nefhousebuilder.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ - Research into insulated concrete forms
	* Producing filament spools from the waste plastic?		* Producing filament spools from the waste plastic?
	* Risk of fire or high heat melting the structure?		* Risk of fire or high heat melting the structure?
			* Using larger nozzles allows for higher tolerance

	= Action Items =		= Action Items =

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2021-07-03T21:47:07Z

Action Items

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	* "Rally the troops"		* "Rally the troops"
	* How do we lower the cost to truly 10x the next comparable printer?		* How do we lower the cost to truly 10x the next comparable printer?
	* Install OSE Workbench for CAD and dig in.		* Install OSE Workbench for CAD and dig in. [[OSE FreeCAD Workbenches]]

	= Sources =		= Sources =
	* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]		* [https://www.3dnatives.com/en/ultem-030820204/ PEEK/PEKK/PEI Reference from 3M]
	* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]		* [https://tractus3d.com/materials/peek/ PEEK/PEKK]