Plunger plastic melter extruder

Plunger plastic melter extruder

Author: Aleksandr Lazarev

Extruder for making plastic parts using recyclable plastic like PS or PP (or any other types of thermoplastics). Extruder is syringe like aluminum plunger with heating element (nichrome wire). After plastic was melted it extruded in mould with pressure using manual lever (or screw press) attached to plunger.

Knowledge needed to team: mechanical designer, turning machine (lathe) specialist, may be welder



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