The Recreator 3D
Turn PET1 plastic bottes into 3D Filament
Help Reinvent Recycling: Lets ReShape a Better Future, Together!
Your contributions matter!
They help fuel Recreator3D's innovations;
forging a path to minimize waste and Repurpose it effectively,
vital steps in curbing the escalating global carbon footprint.
Please consider donating, today!
​With The Recreator3D;
you can Recycle PET#1 plastic bottles into high-quality DIY 3D filament that matches,
if not exceeds the performance of commercial-grade (PETG, ABS, and ASA).
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Easily Reutilize waste directly from
your home recycling bin and start Recreating!
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The Recreator3D is a low-cost DIY Pultrusion Project; tailored to upcycle aging
and salvaged 3D printer parts you're already acquainted with, empowering you
to construct your very own pultrusion unit.
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Help reshape our future's recycling methods, one bottle at a time!
Reduce, Reuse, Recreate…with The Recreator 3D!
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What is Pultrusion?
Pultrusion is a continuous process
of manufacturing fiber plastics.
The term combining
"pull" and "extrusion".
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As opposed to extrusion;
which pushes the material,
pultrusion pulls the material.
How Strong is Recycled PET1 from plastic bottles?
STRONG!
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Sugguested Recreator3D DIY Builds
Below you'll find our most currently supported and sugguested
DIY Recreator3D Pultrusion Builds.
The MK5Kit: Ender 3 and The MK6: Fun Size
MK5Kit: Ender 3
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Utilizing the Ender 3 proved to be one of the best and simplest methods to kickstart PET Pultrusion.
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If you've been 3D printing for just a year, you likely already grasp most of the necessary concepts.
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The Ender 3 operates with just one motor, adhering to basic printer principles without necessitating firmware adjustments.
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The MK5Kit Spooler boasts a Dual-Geared Single Motor, rendering it one of the sturdier spooler available in the collection.
MK6: Fun Size
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About 40% of our community wanted a cost-effective kit for easy access. We're aiming to provide a one-stop-shop experience for enthusiasts
(NOTE: small parts kits are still currently in development - but the project is still free and currently available - BOM List is in the Written Notes).
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At 1/3rd the size of the MK5 and 3x faster - The Spooler evolved from MK4 Mini, now with a Dual Dualed-Geared single motor for even more robust and faster pull speeds.
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We focused on a compact build volume matching Ender 2 Pro's dimensions (165 x 165 x 180 mm) for printing simplicity.
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MK6 uses specific 12Volt parts for the targeted build size, rather than a salvaged Ender 3's 24Volt. Users with an Ender 3 or other printers should consider MK5:Kit.
Josh @JRT3D
Joshua R. Taylor
I advocate for providing affordable avenues for individuals to repurpose their waste into new creations. Empowering people from the start with easy solutions and a fun long lasting educational experience.
By keeping plastics within consumers' households; we halt their emission journey right at our doorstep, preventing further environmental harm. Otherwise plastics can venture beyond; risking detrimental impacts such as burning or marine pollution, instead of being effectively recycled and reused.
To mend a broken system, we must fundamentally shift the paradigm.
