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Latest revision as of 19:08, 19 April 2020
Concept:
- Clay powder and water is used to allow easy mixing
- Excess water allows easy mixing in a columnar vessel just by using a mixing blade like in a blender
- Allow time for clay to settle out
- Once settled, air pressure can be applied to push the clay out, with excess water on top acting as the 'piston'
- Clay is pushed out through an extruder
- Print head has a valve that shuts clay flow on/off, but retraction is not easily done
Questions:
- Is settling time acceptably short (such as one day)?
- Is settling effective, or will the clay remain too wet?
- Is "plaster table"-like dewatering required?
Working Doc