Filabot Product FAQ
Browse detailed questions and answers about Filabot extruders, accessories, peripherals, materials, and system capabilities across the full product lineup.
EX6
- How do I clean my EX6 Extruder so I can use a new type of plastic?
- What is the maximum PLA output per hour for the EX6 extrusion line?
- What is the minimum pellet volume required for the EX6?
- What size is the hopper on the EX6?
- Can your machines handle glass- or carbon-filled nylon pellets?
- What is the difference between Standard, Industrial, and Laboratory EX6 Extruders?
- Do the Filabot extruders work with PET plastic?
- What is the maximum temperature of the Filabot extruders?
- What are the differences between the Filabot EX2 and Filabot EX6?
- Do I need to constantly monitor the EX6 and make adjustments, or can I let it run on its own?
- Is there a screw design you recommend for polypropylene?
- I would like to know the extruding speed, which is not shown above the adjusting knob. What can I do?
- What is the smallest dimeter the EX6 can produce?
- Does the EX6 hopper include a dryer?
- What is the filament measuring tolerance for the EX2 compared to the EX6 Standard or Industrial models?
- Is the EX6 capable of compounding with abrasive materials?
- What materials have been tested with the EX6?
- What is the minimum volume of pellets that can be put into the EX6?
- Is the EX6 an industrial level filament maker?
EX2
- Can the EX2 handle abrasive materials?
- What is the difference between the EX6 and the EX2?
- Can I remove my EX2 screw to clean my extruder?
- What is the minimum volume of pellets that can be used in a Filabot EX2?
- What are the recommended temperature, speed, and drive settings for extruding 1.75mm PLA filament with the EX2?
- What is the minimum pellet volume required for the EX2?
- A piece of metal is lodged in my EX2 extruder and I can't dislodge it.
- How to replace the motor and/or screw on an EX2?
- What materials have been tested with the EX2?
- What is the maximum PLA output per hour for the EX2 extrusion line?
Airpath / Waterbath
- Does the Filabot Waterbath require a circulator pump?
- What are the benefits of having an Airpath?
- Is the Airpath compatible with all Filabot systems?
- What materials can the Airpath handle?
- What maintenance is required for the Filabot Airpath?
- Won't the filament be too wet to spool if the Waterbath is used?
- Will using the Waterbath affect filament shape or quality?
- What voltage is required for the airpath?
- What is the difference between the Airpath and Waterbath?
Spooler
Pelletizer
- How loud/noisy is the pelletizer?
- How much PLA can the Pelletizer process per hour when operating at max output?
- Can your pelletizer process polypropylene (PP) or PET, what about TPU?
- What size pellets can the pelletizer make?
- Is the pelletizer messy? Does it have a good container?
- How much power does the Filabot Pelletizer use during normal operation?
- Does the pelletizer also work without the spooler?
- What is the difference between the Reclaimer and Pelletizer?
- What is the maximum diameter of filament you can feed into the pelletizer?
- Is the pelletizer easy to clear? How do you clean between each palletizing color?
- What is the diameter of the filaments it can cut?
Reclaimer
- Is there a data sheet or technical specifications document for the Industrial Reclaimer?
- What is the maximum size a part can be to go into the XL Reclaimer?
- What are the dimensions of the XL Reclaimer?
- How much PLA can the Reclaimer process per hour when operating at max output?
- Can you grind water bottles with your Reclaimer?
- What are the electrical details of the XL Reclaimer and the Industrial Reclaimer?
- What is the power input and output for the XL Reclaimer?
- How much power does the Filabot Reclaimer use during normal operation?
- What size parts can the Industrial vs the XL Reclaimer handle?
- Does the Industrial Reclaimer XL have the ability to close the inlet hopper?
Filament & Materials
- Can you 3D print using wood fillers?
- When would I use I melt filter nozzle?
- Can your purge material be used to clean out PEEK material?
- Do Filabot extruders work with PET plastic?
- When compounding, what is the best ratio of polymer to filler?
- What is the best way to extrude recycled plastics?
- How will I know if my filament is in spec?
- Can custom filament sizes be made?
- What are the steps in the compounding process?
- Can high temp purging material also be used for low temp materials?
- Can your EX6 handle waste wood?
- What are the traditional plastic types extruded through Filabot extruders?
- Is it possible to mix different materials to make original filaments with the EX2?