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EX6 Extrusion Test LX175 PLA

Manufacturer: Corbion
Supplier: Filabot
Additives: None
Material Form: Pellets Round, clear

Extrusion Test Notes:
Material preparation: None
Grinding: None
Drying: Yes, 4-6hours 85C

Extrusion Setup: EX6. Airpath(2X)*. Filameasure SPC Unit with Tablet, and Spooler.
*2 Airpaths were used for 2.85mm filament production.

Note on Extruder: Prior to extrusion of the material the machine needs to be 100% clean (both the barrel and the nozzle).

Extrusion Results: The above test numbers were able to generate filament at 1.75mm & 2.85mm with a tolerance of +0.05mm. The settings, speeds, and additions are in the correct range to generate filament. All Melt Filters used a 60 and a 20 Mesh insert.

Test Settings:
Materials were extruded in the EX6 with the following settings:

Heat zone settings:
1.75mm

Front: 167.5 degrees Celsius
Middle: 166 degrees Celsius
Back: 165 degrees Celsius
Feed: 40 degrees Celsius


2.85mm
Front: 167.5 degrees Celsius
Middle: 166 degrees Celsius
Back: 165 degrees Celsius
Feed: 40 degrees Celsius

Fans Settings: (Same for all tests)
Front: Mid
Middle: Mid
Feed: Max
Motor: Max

EX6 Power:
1.75mm
D.C. Volts: 20
D.C. Amperes: 3-4


2.85mm
D.C. Volts: 30
D.C. Amperes: 4+

 

Nozzle Used:
1.75mm
Standard Nozzle Test number: ET201029NA01
Standard Melt Filter: Test number: ET201029NA02
Extended (2X) Melt Filter Test Number: ET201029NA03


2.85mm
Standard Nozzle Test number: ET200709NA01
Standard Melt Filter: Test number: ET200709NA02


Screw Used:

Standard Stock Screw Test number: All Tests.

 

Airpath Settings:
Number of Airpaths: 1 (Note 2 were used for 2.85mm results)
Fan Speed: 100%
Magnets: 5 used along Airpath. End, Center, Front
Tape: No

Spooler Settings (0.5kg spool):
Drive: mid
Traverse: 30%

Notes on Equipment (The positioning of Equipment):
1.75mm
When extruding the polymer space the EX6 50mm (2in) away from the first Airpath. Space the Airpath and the Spooler 60cm (2-feet) between each other.


2.85mm
When extruding the polymer space the EX6 50mm (2in) away from the first Airpath. Have no space between Airpath 1 and Airpath 2. And space the Spooler 30cm (1-foot) between Airpath 2 and the Spooler.


About the Standard Melt Filter Nozzle: The Filabot Melt Filter Nozzle is used to help decontaminate your recycled materials for a clean, consistent filament. This nozzle includes a stainless steel mesh screen to filter small contaminants that have slipped through the cleaning and grinding process. The filtering of these contaminants reduces the chances of clogging the printer nozzle.

About the Extended 2x Melt Filter Nozzle: This “extra length” improves output consistency, keeping your filament extrusion to the appropriate range. Use 2X Melt Filter Nozzle to help decontaminate your recycled materials for a clean, consistent filament. The 2x nozzle improves laminar flow (less die stress at exit) and allows the filament to cool slightly during exit compared to stock. The 2x nozzle works best up to 50 volts.