Team Members
Hunter Raley, Parker Diez, Antonio Guariniello, Luke Adams, Trace Viesta
Abstract
With the aim of making the 3D print filament recycling process more efficient and accessible, our team worked to develop a cost-effective pelletizer with high performance standards comparable to current market technology. Our developed pelletizer produces precise and dimensionally accurate results to promote successful extrusion downstream of the overall recycling process. The 3D print pelletizer device is constructed through a simple and structural aluminum frame with 3D-printed components to replace otherwise highly specialized and expensive parts integral to device success. The design frame prioritizes modularity and easy assembly allowing users to construct and service the device with minimal required resources and understanding. The feeding and cutting systems are comprised of easily sourced and reliable components to drive production costs down while maintaining high reliability and throughput. The design evolved with makerspaces, small-scale manufacturers, and educational applications in mind to take command of their 3D printed waste and acquire the ability to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in house. This design represents more than a singular device but a effective and efficient approach to enable circular production in a rapidly emerging 3D Printing industry with a demand for recyclable practices. In the end, EcoMill Engineering™ offers a solution that retains the quality and performance of expensive market products in a package that’s accessible, modular, and designed for industry use.
Pitch Video
3D Interactive Product Model
The following is an interactive 3D model of the product design. You can view and rotate the product assembly in different orientations and views, including an exploded view to see the various parts that make up the assembly.