Pulp Compression Molding
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Basics
- The use of 3D Printed or CNC Milled Molds to Form Complex Shapes from Cellulosic Pulp (Paper, Cardboard, New Wood, etc) that has been soaked in water, mixed via a blender, and possibly stabalized via a Binding Agent
- Allows for reuse of short fiber cellulosic waste (Things made from recycled paper that may be too short to reuse in paper etc)
- Allows for biodegradable and/or combustable objects if the right binding agents are used
Existing Open Source Work
OSE Work
- 3D Printed Molds
- CNC Milled Molds
- Explore the possibility of Pulp Paste FDM 3D Printing
Materials Needed
Pre Processing
Small Scale
- Utility Knife
- Scissors
- Paper Shredder
Mixing
- Water
- Binding Agent
- Food or Industrial Blender
Molding
- 3d Printed or CNC Milled Molds
- Explore the use of the printers used for clay to push a pulp with lower water content
Internal Links
- Engineered Wood Products A Similar Concept, But Moreso for Structual Applications