$99 DIY Filament Making Machine - Make Your own Filament at Home

[@das250250]

The first thing that comes to mind is using a feedback loop that is able to measure the width of the extruded plastic and adjust the roller speed accordingly

[@Creative3DP]

yes, it is possible and kinda great idea

[@JaceN3D]

You'd use a method that doesn't come in contact with the filament, right? What type of sensor would you use for that?

[@ForEverydayPeople]

@@JaceN3DUse something that can roll with the filament after its cooled maybe. The machines I used to work on automated mail opening. It used a magnetic field effect sensor to gauge the distance that two rubber rollers were spread apart by the envelopes going through it. It was EXTREMELY accurate after being calibrated.

[@BartJBols]

@@JaceN3D you could use a guild roller with a weight sensor. You dont need an exact weight either, just "it weighs more" means faster, "it weighs less" is slower, then add in a dial where you can fine tune the speed.

[@PrinciplesMatter]

This is an excellent project brother! You've given me several ideas for mine. I'll be sure to credit you for inspiration whenever I actually get it built and a video uploaded. Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@Memento86Mori]

Ah yes, a Indian " hobbyist " youtuber who isn't cringe, well spoken and with substance.... Cheers mate

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you so much mate

[@bydanielgamerv3890]

Hello, I am from Mexico, I will carry out this project for school, I hope it turns out well.

[@Creative3DP]

Pretty Sure it will, Best of Luck

[@bydanielgamerv3890]

eh recopilado los materiales para comprarlos la mayoría en Amazon lo único que no encuentro es 420mm 25mm Inner diameter barrel y Mi pregunta es la heater to heat the barrel es de una impresora 3d y de acero inoxidable?

[@bydanielgamerv3890]

I have compiled the materials to buy most of them on Amazon the only thing I can't find is 420mm 25mm Inner diameter barrel and My question is the heater to heat the barrel is it from a 3D printer and is it made of stainless steel?

[@betterbutter5935]

@@bydanielgamerv3890I’m asking the same thing also,I want to know diameter of barrel and the extruder diameter

[@frostyfirefrog]

Pure Definition Of Hardwork Helped me a lot The cost helped me to save and buy other parts thanks dude !!

[@Creative3DP]

thank you so much

[@woodrunner51]

You made what people made for a lot more money, just without a shredder and eithout a feedback loop Great idea with the drill bit :)

[@woodrunner51]

To be clear, great job!

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you so much

[@aoife8415]

this is great man, i really want to see home filament extrusion become more common, its great to see u put in work on this

[@Creative3DP]

thank you so much

[@zyzzyva303]

Nice job for a simple approach. Feedback loop for the puller for the win.

[@ConorFenlon]

You need to allow the filament being pulled out to drape down into a catenary before being rolled up. This affects the average diameter of the filament being extruded.

[@Creative3DP]

Yes you're right, I did that after few trials

[@cghoselle]

This looks like it was a very frustrating but rewarding project. I like it a lot.

[@Creative3DP]

It was!

[@sicksid3534]

Wow cool project! I'm astonished the quality was so good! Nice work!

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you

[@nonzensy1554]

great project. combined with a DIY plastic shredder this could create recycled plastics filament. i looked at DIY bottle recyclers and with all three one could start creating stuff from former waste matetial! thumbs up! 👍

[@Luc_Skywalker]

Great machine, and wow, you have phenomenal prices! The two 12v pc fan for $2, that"s unbelievable! The word very in prices is an understatement!!!

[@henringui7233]

Very nice project! Absolutely good information with the specifications of each of the components. I'm looking to build a simple extruder too. This will be very good reference to find the components.

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you

[@alexprice1443]

The final key, in my opinion, is to add a puller plate in between the spool and nozzle. They make them for jewelry wire, but you could easily make one. That way the extruded filament is forced through the plate as it cools and it will be more uniform

[@barretonaldo]

With a few tweeks, i can see the automation of the RPM for a consistent diameter! Well done!!

[@Creative3DP]

Great!!!

[@ucefkh]

Bro your voice is amazing and intriguing good work on this

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you so much

[@u9Nails]

I'd love to turn all the car bumpers that I see on the side of the freeway into filament. As I understand it, they're made of polycarbonate. Maybe someday a laser micrometer will be priced low enough that it can measure the filament at the nozzle as it's extruded so the puller can adjust the speed for a perfect dimension.

[@Creative3DP]

🤣. Hopefully cops won't notice. Thats possible, using some sort of measuring device like you mentioned laser micrometre, but in this machine everything is manual so you have to use raspberry pie or Arduino with stepper motor control board and high torque stepper motors

[@NimVim]

Hey there! Could you please make a product list of all the items we need to buy to replicate a similar system? :)

[@TylmanDesign]

Great job! I love your passion you working with💪🏻

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you so much

[@freezycrazygames7493]

Hey, I watched your videos, and I thank you very much for the efforts and information you provide, and I wanted to start recycling plastic into printing filaments. I found two methods on your channel: the first is cutting plastic bottles into strips and then reshaping them into the shape of printing filaments, and the second is melting the plastic and extruding it. Like this video I'm commenting on. I wanted to know, based on your expertise and experience, which of the two methods is more successful and I achieved a better final result, as I want to do the second method, which is plastic extrusion, but I am afraid of the results and that there will be impurities that spoil the matter.... Thank you for your effort and time.

[@Creative3DP]

If you are using PET bottles then in that case I would recommend the first method, cutting down the plastic bottle into strips than reshaping them into a filament because it is much more easier to do and the second method that you saw in this video is actually more for making filament from pellets and for impurities you should wash the bottle thoroughly then cut it.

[@freezycrazygames7493]

I watched a lot of videos on reshaping plastic bottles and turning them into printing filaments, and I found that in most cases the bottom and top of the bottle are discarded, and since a regular water bottle weighs about 45 grams of plastic, I find that I will only get 20 grams of strips suitable for reshaping. Also, I cannot cut bottle caps and other similar types of plastic around us that cannot be cut into strips for reshaping. So I thought I would chop these bottles and turn them into small pieces that would be extruded. What do you think? Your opinion matters a lot to me and it will save me time. Thank you@@Creative3DP

[@theleasix3301]

That's really cool ! I'm considering building my own filament machine and your video is really great to see all the components needed.

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found my video helpful in your own filament machine project. Best of luck with your build!

[@1islam1]

@@Creative3DP ⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 ) 🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 ) 🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 ) 🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 ) 🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 ) ⚠️ Quran

[@johnmccardle]

Incredible work, I will definitely be referencing your project when I get the space to do some filament recycling. Turning supports, brims, failed prints, and measurement tests back into usable filament is my dream. 50/50 virgin/recycled material would be a good enough win, but I think I might tolerate some "bad" quality if it could be 80 to 100% recycled plastic. How's the cost of virgin pellets per kilo versus filament? Are you stuck buying larger minimum quantities?

[@Creative3DP]

Thanks man, pellets cost almost 50% of what filament cost

[@luless666]

@@Creative3DP and the other 50% or more you pay in electricity for the heater

[@CrowClouds]

Totally. I want to do the same thing

[@einhalbesbrot]

@@luless666 assuming a 500 watt power supply is used for such project and its running at 100% usage, its still less than 1 USD if you run it 6 hours

[@saltyexxer8253]

​@@luless666 Electricity is free for me as long as the sun shines.

[@CaptainJuiccy]

Wow, cool build! and the benchy turned out amazing all things considered!

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you!

[@betterbutter5935]

how much is diameter of barrel and auger bro?

[@megenlaishram7089]

Please tell me what is the diameter of the Auger and the barrel used.

[@MrDe0]

Awesome Job ! I would definitely make my own DIY filament extrusion machine ! Good Luck Mate!

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you so much. if you need any help in your project feel free to ask. once again thank you

[@allinonearts863]

Thankyou for making this video in detail❤

[@Evilslayer73]

Hi do you have BOM list for the project ?:) very cool project!!

[@smarquardt10]

Wow!!!! Love ur idea!!! Do u have parts list for it??? Would love to make one my self.

[@Creative3DP]

I already mentioned parts in video

[@smarquardt10]

@Creative3DP ok thank u.

[@jerbear7952]

It has like 5 parts. Grab a note pad and a pen. Do you want everything handed to you?

[@mugaggakennedy]

Thanks for this: how many filament kgs can you manufacture with this machine everyday

[@pułkownikkaczodziobyzpodlasia]

very smart design! i hate how expensive filament is, considering how old and simple the process is. also, you are quite handsome X3

[@Creative3DP]

Yeah Process is Simple But getting good quality Filament takes few attempts but anyways thanks for the compliment 👍

[@jhyland87]

Silly question, how well does the auger mix the raw plastic? If I wanted to experiment with making my own composite Filament (eg: graphene), wouldni be able to use this? My concern is that your setup seems to melt the plastic enough that it can be pressed into one cohesive Filament, but it likely doesn't heat/mix it well enough that the composite material would form a homogeneous mixture. I'd probably end up with spots rich in one of the two composite materials, and lacking in others ("splotchy" I guess)

[@dicksonwong6094]

What screw did u use for pushing the pellets to the extruder? Do u have a link or the name?

[@parthivbhoir8552]

Hi ! Can i get list of components used with their specifications?..

[@betterbutter5935]

Really need this

[@jileshsoni9682]

so did u get any perfect rpm for the puller?

[@Jkauppa]

screw press through filament nozzle directly into filament or from plastic beads direct to a printer, yes a filament extruder on a 3d printer accessory

[@Creative3DP]

It appears that you're describing a filament extruder system, where PLA pellets are melted and extruded through a 1.75mm nozzle. However, if you plan to integrate this extrusion system directly onto a 3D printer, it may work better for larger printers that print with larger nozzle sizes. For normal desktop 3D printers, it may not be worth the effort as the quality may not be optimal.

[@Jkauppa]

@@Creative3DP what quality, you remelt the extruded filament straight away, of course it will be beneficial, melt-extruded or just compression-extruded

[@Jkauppa]

@@Creative3DP biased assessment, for your own benefit

[@Jkauppa]

@@Creative3DP money bias shows, as you want to pay for your filament or instruct to use pre-made filament, from manufacturers, for nonsense reasons

[@Jkauppa]

@@Creative3DP I'm not asking you if you think its fine, not giving any authority to anyone, use it or lose it, take care

[@user-om7tp4yw2b]

Awesome work! Would you please tell me what’s the model of the heater u used for this?

[@Creative3DP]

Actually its custom made, I asked the supplier to make me a heater that can reach 300 degrees Celsius and has a specific outer diameter for the barrel,

[@tres155]

This is amazing! Can you try running some recycled bottle material through it and make a vid on that ?

[@Creative3DP]

In my opinion PET machine is better for Creating filament From Water Bottle. But you can try to make bottle Filament through it

[@Cancel-Flip]

Amazing video. What diameter is your auger? I'm trying to plan out a version of this build

[@Creative3DP]

Great! Best of Luck, Auger is 20mm in diameter and 400mm in length

[@Cancel-Flip]

@@Creative3DP that was a quick reply, thank you so much

[@Creative3DP]

you're welcome

[@Zike-ux4bw]

​@@Creative3DP What is the diameter of the barrel? Is it also 20mm, the same with auger or a bit wider than 20mm?

[@BeetnaOurHome]

Can i have the proces of the machine?

[@vaiosmastroyiannis]

Excellent video 👍

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you

[@DolfimGames]

Man, I love it, but in my city it's horrible to buy this, it would have the measurements of the drill and the iron bar, and what else do I need to do? The end of the bar must have a thread for the extruder nozzle, right?

[@Creative3DP]

It's Normal 420mm Wood Drill, it doesn't matter whether the end is threaded or not

[@betterbutter5935]

Is the auger is auger wood?

[@ijazanwar211]

Perfect job what kind of material used in pla filament can you tell me the grade numbers?

[@Creative3DP]

PLA granules I don't remember the grade number

[@PlagueDoctorInc]

Could you provide a written list version of the component breakdown? Based on that, I could begin to source these parts in my local region and see what the cost and feasibility of this system would be.

[@Creative3DP]

Two 80x80mm Fans 85kgcm gear dc motor 400mm auger bit 25mm 420mm 25mm Inner diameter barrel 1.7mm nozzle heater to heat the barrel Puller to Pull the Filament some L brackets REX C100 with k type thermistor SSR AC to DC PWM

[@freezycrazygames7493]

Hi can I use W1209 Thermo Controller with Diode 5408 to reach the temp to melt plastic ?

[@Creative3DP]

Noo max it can reach is 110 degree

[@freezycrazygames7493]

@@Creative3DP is this ceramic heater " 3D Printer Cartridge Heater Reprap 12V 40W" Can it withstand a temperature of 400 degrees Celsius or what is the estimated temperature that it can withstand?

[@Fejszi]

can you replace the DC motor with something like a wiper motor for the auger motor?

[@Creative3DP]

Yes you can, I saw many projects online who're Using wiper motor

[@QDStrength]

Can it extrude shredded PET Bottles?

[@Zike-ux4bw]

What is the diameter of the auger and the barrel you used?

[@DEMFMohamadHaiqal]

Hi can you explain on how your heater actually working? I'm a bit lost at that part...

[@Creative3DP]

To set up the system, you'll need three main components: the REX c100, a thermistor, and an SSR. The video link provided in the description will guide you through the wiring process. Here's how it all works in a nutshell: The SSR plays a pivotal role by interrupting the 220v power supply to the heater. As soon as the heater reaches the desired temperature, it works to maintain that temperature. The REX c100 comes into play here, allowing you to set the desired temperature and giving you control over the process. Meanwhile, the thermistor constantly measures the temperature and sends this information to the REX c100. Once the REX c100 detects that the desired temperature has been reached, it takes action to halt the DC supply from its side. This leads to a complete interruption in the power flow circuit. When the temperature decreases, the REX c100 resumes sending power from its end once more.

[@MrDe0]

0:02 Is that a spider falling ?! 😹😭

[@Creative3DP]

😂😂😂. He didn't died, he ran away

[@meagodoy]

Hei my friend. Could you help me with the drill size and bearing sizes that you used please? Did you need to rework the drill to fit in the role of bearing?

[@Creative3DP]

I used 22mm outer diameter and 8mm inner diameter bearings and I used 3mm dill bit for nozzle

[@meagodoy]

​@@Creative3DP you are talking about the bearings used in the pipe of extruder?

[@CreatedbyAI7]

@@meagodoy no I didn't any bearings in pipe, I was talking about bearing in filament puller

[@ginosavoie7207]

Can you try and make one using parts from a ender 3 printer ?

[@Creative3DP]

If you mean creating filament extrusion system from ender 3's parts, i don't think that would be possible cause the ender 3's parts are rarely in use for this machine as the parts of this machine are different.

[@jerbear7952]

Why don't you do it?

[@karoma7898]

Dude, you are confusing me, you're like, Indian-mexican-indonesian with an accent I can't pin point ... Awesome work though, i might actually make this, i have access to plastic pellets by the bag (25kg)

[@Creative3DP]

Go on 💪🏻

[@bendtherules0]

He is Indian 😊

[@vighneshnausoshetye]

how did you get the pet pellets i contacted multiple indiamart vendors low quantity not available

[@betterbutter5935]

if the watt of power supply is different with the heat band,is it okay?

[@Creative3DP]

The heat band is running on AC current, and the power is regulated by the SSR according to the need.

[@nikhildubey338]

Hey where did you get the auger and barrel from? Could you please help me out with the link or contact

[@Creative3DP]

industrybuying

[@nikhildubey338]

@@Creative3DP thanks

[@betterbutter5935]

Can u put the link in the description?

[@crafteeauthor8638]

What plastics can you make filament out of with this?

[@Creative3DP]

PLA

[@iloveyouman.amentalhealthp4328]

Can you make video or attach links to everything you bought and where go get it. Even the machine shop diameters

[@Creative3DP]

Sure I will attach the links soon

[@jerbear7952]

If you can't be bothered to do any work you are unlikely to build it.

[@iloveyouman.amentalhealthp4328]

​@jerbear7952 yeah I'll just reach into the video and get the size measurements of everything on my own.

[@betterbutter5935]

How can the container for pallet not melt when ther are touching the barrel?

[@Creative3DP]

Heat doesn't reach that point.

[@vishweshwarnannware5092]

Hi... friend Can please help me for making this... Can you send the link of the barrel and heater for buying

[@Creative3DP]

Sure, Both of the things I sourced locally, you can easily get the barrel in your nearest hardware store but heater might be hard to find

[@vishweshwarnannware5092]

I search .... Entire town but not found a heater

[@vishweshwarnannware5092]

Can you give me specifications and idea for heater.... and link which I am easily find

[@vishweshwarnannware5092]

Also please share the other electronic details...or links...

[@colinangusstudio]

easier way is to take all the internal componenets of a juicer machine and lay it out in this configuration. juicers already have the right components and speed and the screw rod

[@JaceN3D]

Have you tried this? I think that could be a great idea, especially because I'm not sure where to buy the screw and barrel 👍🏾

[@eastmangevaertlokossa7796]

Nice! Pleace can i order this machine ? Especially the heater..

[@Creative3DP]

Well, this is a DIY project. If you need the parts used in this project, you can contact me by email.

[@Kanect]

Could you make pellets out of a water bottle so that you could make big spools

[@Creative3DP]

You can shred the plastic bottle and put it in this but I would say PET Extrusion systems is much better to make Filament from plastic bottle

[@rohitmhatre7273]

Bro We are preparing this as our Course Project Please Show Electrical Connection in description??

[@highnoon891]

Am i blind? Do you have a list of the parts? I see the link for the 3D parts, but if im going to the hardware store, i need a list

[@jerbear7952]

Grab a pencil and a piece of paper. Quit being lazy

[@SusanAmberBruce]

Where does the source material come from, the little plastic beads?

[@Creative3DP]

I sourced PLA Pellets from Local Trader who Trades in Plastic Granules

[@yasinhussain9064]

Bro did you used a "drill bit " as a screw feeder

[@Creative3DP]

yes

[@seanwood5443]

why not change the size of the nozzle to get s a slightly small diameter filament

[@tinkeringengr]

Nice work

[@Creative3DP]

Thank you

[@der_jonny]

very good idea

[@Latrocinium086]

Successful! Is that an Indian remake of George Michael’s Careless Whisper? 😝

[@Creative3DP]

😂😂

[@nikhilthirumala4018]

Yeah bro can u help me to do the final year project

[@nikhilthirumala4018]

Bro need help plz rply me ASAP POSSIBLE

[@jimbob6897]

You should have a little tub of water in front of the extruder

[@Creative3DP]

Yes but fans are enough

[@dspencer8827]

Im still curious at how this works

[@Creative3DP]

Front part of the barrel is hot and the auger feed the pellets which melts and comes out through the nozzle.

[@eggshellcarvingart]

Hello dear friend, I ask you to write to me what settings you made in the ''cura'' program to print What settings did you make I just can’t find the settings for this , so that the 3D printer prints well Thank you in advance I really liked the video and I wrote you a like

[@Creative3DP]

No settings are changed because this Home made PLA Filament is kinda same as factory produce. So, I printed with normal setting which I use for Factory made PLA

[@eggshellcarvingart]

@@Creative3DP THANK YOU VERY MUCH,I WISH YOU ALL GOOD!

[@rohitmhatre7273]

Pdf about Electric Connection in Description??

[@paddytransplantor6380]

R u India's

[@3DWorld_uz]

IT WAS PP?

[@vighneshnausoshetye]

from which website did you get the auger and barrell can you provide the links ?

[@Creative3DP]

Industrybuying

[@vighneshnausoshetye]

@@Creative3DP what about the heater any specifications ?

[@Creative3DP]

I bought from one of the manufacturer from indiamart

[@souravsajeev9462]

Product link

[@RockoShaw]

The issue is the raw material, the pelletes are cheap but shipment from china is expensive

[@tyalikanky]

What i really want is machine to turn all these PET bottles into filament

[@Creative3DP]

There are PET Machines which turn plastic bottles into strips then to Filament. You can watch my PET Machine video. Super easy to make

[@keithjohnston5422]

Looks at the components..computes usa price..450 dollars ! woot.

[@bassam-8173]

who saw the spider ?

[@Creative3DP]

✋

[@Gpgesell1]

spider at the beginning

[@Creative3DP]

Secret Ingredient!

[@smug_cat1]

Using a auger is aaaasssssss A german afaik Sells a modified auger But then again the whole extrude cost 600$

[@tankist-kolobanov]

Таким ужасным инструментом мерить пруток, категорически запрещается!!!!!!!!!!! У тебя погрешность будет огромная а ты даже знать не будешь какого диаметра пруток давится!

[@Creative3DP]

Что ж, вы в чем-то правы, но это лучшее, что вы можете сделать с таким небольшим бюджетом. если у вас есть лишние деньги, вы можете приобрести лазерный измерительный прибор

[@davidculmer1520]

Get out of bloody vision and get on with the subject!

[@mackagg4582]

european union isnt a country, its union beetween countries to prevent war and make weaker countries stronger