Version 7.0 is a huge step forward in terms of reliability

A project log for Direct Granules Extruder, FDM prints from powder

Waste plastic turned into raw material for 3D printing.

Norbert Heinz • 05/05/2026 at 06:11•2 Comments

6mm wood screw + M6 threaded sleeve + brass insert = reliable powder extruder:

Version 7.0 prints so reliably and is so easy to manufacture that I can now move on to the special considerations for FDM printing with plastic powder.

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James Newton wrote 06/03/2026 at 04:38

Very nice!

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Norbert Heinz wrote 06/03/2026 at 05:33

Thanks!

...and it gets even nicer with each iteration - stay tuned!

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Version 7.0 is a huge step forward in terms of reliability

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