Filament Extruder

Unlock the full potential of your 3D printing with our advanced Filament Extruders.

Precision-engineered for efficiency, delivering filament to industry standard.

7000+ hours of Material Research
1300+ Satisfied Customers
120+ Countries
200+ Trainings Conducted

Our Extruders: Innovate and Customize

Unlock the power of Custom Filament with our extruders. Designed for creators and engineers, our Filament Extruders let you experiment with materials, reduce waste, and bring your ideas to life. Perfect for both small-scale and advanced projects, they offer precision and reliability from your desktop.

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Filament Extruder Features

Discover the capabilities of our Desktop Filament Extruders. Learn how their advanced designs and functionalities empower you to create high-quality filaments with unmatched precision and reliability.

 

Our Original Filament Extruder

  • Precise Temperature Control: Ensures consistent and high-quality
    filament output by maintaining optimal extrusion temperatures.
  • Efficient Cooling Mechanism: Provides uniform cooling to prevent
    warping and ensure dimensional accuracy.
  • Advanced Optical Sensor and Puller: This system measures
    filament diameter with 43-micron precision and adjusts puller speed
    to maintain consistent diameter, featuring interchangeable wheels
    for various temperatures.
  • Adaptable Spooling Mechanism: Features an adaptable spool mount
    supporting various spool sizes, customizable spooling dimensions
    for perfect winding, and a built-in slipper clutch for smooth tension
    adjustments, ensuring tidy, tangle-free spools.
FM1 Features

 

Next Gen Filament Extruder

  • Advanced Temperature Control: Equipped with multiple heating zones,
    it allows for precise temperature management to ensure consistent and
    high-quality filament production.
  • Extrusion Speed: Increased throughput for faster filament production
    without compromising quality, perfect for large-scale projects and
    high-volume production needs.
  • User-Centric Design: Built with user convenience in mind, it offers
    an intuitive interface and modular components for easy operation,
    maintenance, and cleaning.
  • Advanced Optical Sensor: Provides unparalleled accuracy with
    vision-based diameter sensing and real-time visual inspection,
    ensuring the filament maintains a uniform round shape.

 

FM2 Features Lower

 

3devo's Filament Extruders work with 300+ Materials including:

Common waste to recycle

PET PLA PP HDPE
PETG ABS PS LDPE
PC PHB

Engineering polymers

TPU POM PA6 PVA
TPE PCL PA66 PA
SLS ASA PA12

High performance polymers

PEEK PEI PSU
PEKK PPSU

Additives and composites

Carbon fiber
Ceramic powder
Chemical additives
Metal powder
Wood
Glass fiber
Nanoparticles
Blends of polymers

Advanced Extruder Screws for Filament Production

Explore the specialized screw options in our Desktop Filament Extruders, engineered to meet a wide range of filament production needs with unmatched precision and efficiency.

Our Extruders are designed for versatility and optimized for efficiency, seamlessly integrating into your additive manufacturing process. This advanced system enables the creation of a diverse array of customized filaments, ensuring reliable on-demand production and superior 3D printed components.

Precision Screw

Optimized for single-material precision, the precision screw is perfect
for quality assurance and high-throughput filament production.
It ensures a consistent, high-quality output, making it ideal for
material testing and streamlined operations. The screw is present is
Filament Maker ONE Precision and Filament Maker TWO.

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Mixing Screw

The mixing screw facilitates the blending of various additives, plastics,
fibers, or powders into your base plastic, creating unique,
customized filaments.
Ideal for research and development, it helps push the boundaries of
3D printing materials. This is present in the Filament Maker TWO
and Filament Maker ONE Composer.

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Unlock Innovation and Creativity

A comprehensive filament production line integrated into a single, efficient extruder.

Research and Development

Develop your materials in-house without relying on external suppliers, giving you control over the development process and ensuring the highest quality results.

Experimentation

Create and test optimized material solutions quickly and efficiently, tailored to meet specific project requirements, and adapt to any given moment’s needs.

Mass Production

Streamline your production process to reduce lead times and effectively manage long-term development goals, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality filament.

Recycling and Sustainability

Transform plastic waste into valuable filament, contributing to sustainability efforts and reducing environmental impact while supporting your recycling goals.

Expert Guidance in Filament Extrusion

Explore how our Project Builder can help you specify the details of your filament extrusion project and discover the full range of services we offer to support your innovation journey. Whether you're developing new materials or optimizing production, our professional team is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

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Let's Talk About Your Project

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Frequently Asked Questions

 
What's the function of a Filament Extruder in 3D printing?

A Filament Extruder is a crucial tool in 3D printing, especially when creating custom filaments or recycling plastic waste. Its primary function is to melt and mix thermoplastic materials, which are then extruded into thin strands or filaments. These filaments serve as the raw material for 3D printers, allowing users to experiment with different materials, colors, and properties to create high-quality prints.

At 3devo, we offer advanced Filament Extruders designed to empower innovators by enabling them to produce their own filaments, whether it's for testing new material blends or recycling plastic waste into usable filament. Our Extruders are compact, user-friendly, and perfect for both experimentation and small-scale production. If you're interested in exploring how a filament extruder can enhance your 3D printing projects, check out our 3devo Filament Extruders.

What types of materials can I use with the Filament Extruder?

With the Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO from 3devo, you can use a wide variety of materials to create custom filaments tailored to your specific 3D printing needs. These extruders are compatible with common thermoplastics such as PLA, ABS, and PETG, making them versatile tools for general 3D printing applications. If you're deciding between PLA and ABS, you might find our ABS vs PLA Filament: A Comprehensive Guide helpful.

In addition to these standard materials, our filament extruders can also process more specialized polymers like PEEK, known for its high-performance characteristics, and TPU, a flexible material ideal for prints requiring elasticity. This flexibility allows you to experiment with different properties in your prints, such as strength, flexibility, and temperature resistance. If you're interested in learning how to fine-tune your settings for these materials, check out our guides on How to Make PEEK Filament and Guide to TPU Plastic.

Moreover, our filament extruders are designed to accommodate various additives, including colorants, fillers, and plasticizers. Adding colorants allows you to create custom-colored filaments, while fillers can enhance properties like strength or conductivity. Plasticizers can be added to improve the flexibility of the filament, making it ideal for producing more pliable prints. For more information on how colorants work, our Plastic Pigments - The Complete Guide on How Colorants Work offers a deep dive into the subject.

Whether you’re developing new materials or recycling plastic waste, the Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO provide the versatility and precision needed to bring your innovations to life. If you're ready to explore the possibilities, learn more about our Filament Extruders here, and discover the wide range of materials you can use by visiting our Polymer Pyramid.

What is the difference between the Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO?

The Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO from 3devo are both designed to produce high-quality 3D printing filaments but differ in their features to cater to varying needs.

Filament Maker ONE:

The Original Extruder is versatile and reliable, ideal for education, research, and small-scale production. It handles a wide range of materials, including PLA, ABS, PETG, and even advanced polymers like PEEK. It’s perfect for users who need consistent filament quality across various materials.

You can see a detailed comparison between the two models on our Compare Products page.

Filament Maker TWO:

The New High Tech Extruder offers significant upgrades, making it ideal for high-precision and high-throughput projects. Key features include an advanced cooling system, more powerful temperature control, and a state-of-the-art optical sensor for real-time filament diameter monitoring with five times more accuracy than its predecessor. It also features an intuitive touchscreen interface and enhanced data monitoring, making it a robust tool for research and innovation. Learn more about its capabilities on the Filament Maker TWO Fusion & HighFlow page and in our blog post on Filament Extrusion Redefined.

How do I ensure consistent filament quality during extrusion?

To maintain consistent filament quality, it’s essential to keep the extruder settings optimized, such as the temperature, feed rate, and cooling. Regular maintenance, including cleaning the extruder and replacing worn components, also plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality output.

Can I use the Filament Extruder for recycling plastic waste into filament?

Yes, our Desktop Filament Extruders are capable of recycling plastic waste into new filament. By integrating the GP20 Shredder into your setup, you can first shred the plastic waste into smaller pieces and then use one of our filament extruders to produce high-quality filament. This combination provides a complete recycling solution, making it an environmentally friendly option for sustainable production practices.

Are there buy and lease options available for the Filament Extruder?

Yes, 3devo offers flexible purchasing and leasing options for our extruders. Whether you prefer long-term ownership or the flexibility of leasing, we have options to suit your needs. Leasing allows access to the latest technology with the ability to switch to purchasing at any time, and we also offer a two-month refundable trial phase to ensure you're satisfied with your equipment before committing. For more details, visit our Pricing page.

To further support your projects, we offer various Validation Services, including material testing and expert consultations, helping you get the most out of your investment.

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