Filabot Product FAQ
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?
- Do I need to constantly monitor the EX6 and make adjustments, or can I let it run on its own?
EX2
- What is the maximum PLA output per hour for the EX2 extrusion line?
- 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.
- What are the recommended temperature, speed, and drive settings for extruding 1.75mm PLA filament with the EX2?
- What is the difference between the EX6 and the EX2?
- How to replace the motor and/or screw on an EX2?
Airpath / Waterbath
- Will using the Waterbath affect filament shape or quality?
- Won't the filament be too wet to spool if the Waterbath is used?
- What maintenance is required for the Filabot Airpath?
- What are the benefits of having an Airpath?
- What is the difference between the Airpath and Waterbath?
- Does the Filabot Waterbath require a circulator pump?
Spooler
Pelletizer
- How much PLA can the Pelletizer process per hour when operating at max output?
- How much power does the Filabot Pelletizer use during normal operation?
- Can your pelletizer process polypropylene (PP) or PET, what about TPU?
- How loud/noisy is the pelletizer?
- Is the pelletizer messy? Does it have a good container?
- Is the pelletizer easy to clear? How do you clean between each palletizing color?
Reclaimer
- What size parts can the Industrial vs the XL Reclaimer handle?
- What are the electrical details of the XL Reclaimer and the Industrial Reclaimer?
- How much PLA can the Reclaimer process per hour when operating at max output?
- How much power does the Filabot Reclaimer use during normal operation?
- Is there a data sheet or technical specifications document for the Industrial Reclaimer?
- Does the Industrial Reclaimer XL have the ability to close the inlet hopper?
Filament & Materials
- Can your EX6 handle waste wood?
- Can your purge material be used to clean out PEEK material?
- Can high temp purging material also be used for low temp materials?
- How will I know if my filament is in spec?
- Is it possible to mix different materials to make original filaments with the EX2?
- When compounding, what is the best ratio of polymer to filler?