Snap-Struder (EXPERIMENTAL)

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17/12/16 When Evantim asked about a Bowden option, it hit me! That's an unintended feature that is already built in. Simply mount the base unit and fan without the tube casings. This'll leave the top of the E3D open for a standard Bowden coupler. ORIGINAL WIP!! EXPERIMENTAL Introducing the new Snap-Struder! Featuring integrated air cooling and a quick and easy swap-in system this new extruder design may be just what you're looking for! Still in the experimental phase, I'll be publishing the files on Thingiverse soon. Print Stuff: www.3dhubs.com/edinburgh/hubs/sam Thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com/AcrimoniousMirth/about Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Daedalus Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 40% Notes: As with all mechanical parts I printed these at 40% infill with 1.5mm walls, tops and bottoms. The tube casings are a bit of a hassle to print and you WILL need support (emotionally, perhaps). Post-Printing I spent a while sanding and scraping at parts to get a nice, tight fit. You'll want to make sure the PTFE slots in nicely and also that your screw holes for mounting the motor have clearance. I left them tight but perhaps too tight. Assembly and Testing