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## Articles
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- [AIMPLAS colabora con Mares Circulares en la fabricación de 15 bancos a partir de basuras marinas](https://www.aimplas.es/blog/aimplas-colabora-con-mares-circulares-en-la-fabricacion-de-15-bancos-a-partir-de-basuras-marinas/)
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- [35 puertos españoles transforman basura marina en materiales reciclados gracias al programa Pleamar](https://www.aimplas.es/blog/35-puertos-espanoles-transforman-ya-basura-marina-materiales-reciclados-gracias-programa-pleamar/)
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- [Polygood® Recycled Plastic Surface Design Material](https://polygood.com)
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- [The Gravity Wave | Plastic made from ghost fishing nets](https://circularmateriallibrary.org/material/the-gravity-wave/)
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- [Plastic Lumber Yard - Eco Friendly Lumber](https://plasticlumberyard.com/product-category/plastic-lumber/)
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## YouTube
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- [A Net Plus | Giving Discarded Fishing Nets a New Start](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LHMZmtpZdg)
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## OpenSource Designs
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- [The ultimate guide to the Precious Plastic Sheetpress](https://www.onearmy.earth/news/sheetpress)
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### Tools
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- Industrial dryer for moisture removal
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- Edge trimming tools for excess material
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- Storage space for board preservation
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- Mixing equipment for material proportions
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- Heat-resistant handling gear
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### Hardware
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- Custom sheet press (modified carpentry press) [^1]
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- Heating system with automation (180°C capability)
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- Crushing machinery for plastic preparation
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- Mold templates (220 cm × 90 cm)
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- Thickness gauges (1-3 cm range)
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### Software
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- Press automation control system (unspecified brand)
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- Temperature regulation interface
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- Process monitoring sensors
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[^1]: Modified from standard carpentry press with integrated heating/automation.
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### Articles
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- [HDPE Blocks From Plastic Bottles](https://www.instructables.com/HDPE-Blocks-From-Plastic-Bottles/)
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- [Recycling of High-Density Polyethylene](https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=255)
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- [Scientists Enhance Recyclability of HDPE](https://www.anl.gov/article/scientists-enhance-recyclability-of-waste-plastic)
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- [Precious Plastic Recycling Machines](https://www.onearmy.earth/project/precious-plastic)
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### Books
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- [Understanding Plastics Recycling 2E](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/understanding-plastics-recycling-2e-natalie-rudolph/1137695178)
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- [Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles](https://shop.elsevier.com/books/recycling-of-polyethylene-terephthalate-bottles/thomas/978-0-12-811361-5)
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- [5 Books on Plastic Recycling](https://www.recyclingstartups.org/books/plastic-waste/)
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- [Washed Ashore: Art from Ocean Plastic](https://lernerbooks.com/headlines/709)
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### Papers
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- [Life-Cycle Assessment of HDPE Recycling](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2020/8905431)
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- [HDPE Catalytic Recycling Study](https://www.anl.gov/article/scientists-enhance-recyclability-of-waste-plastic)
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- [APR HDPE Rigid Containers Protocol](https://plasticsrecycling.org/documents/hdpe-cg-01/)
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### YouTube
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- [DIY HDPE Sheet Press](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJnVAQqkdcQ)
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### Open-Source Designs
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- [Precious Plastic Machine Blueprints](https://www.onearmy.earth/project/precious-plastic)
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- [Spectro-IR Plastic Sorting Tool](https://github.com/plasticbob/Spectro-IR-plastic-sorting)
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- [HDPE Block Mold Design](https://www.instructables.com/HDPE-Blocks-From-Plastic-Bottles/)
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### Organizations
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- [JP Recycling (UK PET Flakes Supplier)](https://www.jprecycling.net)
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- [Association of Plastic Recyclers](https://plasticsrecycling.org/documents/hdpe-cg-01/)
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### Tools & Collection Methods
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- Social media platforms ([Facebook Marketplace](https://www.facebook.com/marketplace))
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- Local [Post Office notice boards](https://www.postoffice.co.uk)
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- Shop window postings
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### Materials & Hardware
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- HDPE2 plastics (milk cartons, lids, cereal inner bags) [1]
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- Art supplies for workspace projects (e.g., adhesives, cutting tools)
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---
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title: Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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slug: collecting-plastic-in-arugam-bay-sri-lanka
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description: This outlines the creation of an intervention in a popular tourist destination. With tourism-related waste impacting local waste collection, establishing improved waste management systems is essential.
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tags: ["research","collection","sorting"]
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category: Guides
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difficulty: Hard
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time: 1+ months
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keywords: Tourism waste management, Arugam Bay recycling, PET bottle collection, plastic waste reduction, environmentally friendly initiatives, community involvement Sri Lanka, sustainable tourism practices, USAID supported projects, polyethylene product creation, beach cleanup activities
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location: Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
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---
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# Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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This outlines the creation of an intervention in a popular tourist destination. With tourism-related waste impacting local waste collection, establishing improved waste management systems is essential.
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User Location: Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
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## Steps
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### Step 1: Arugam Bay
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Located in Arugam Bay, a small town of approximately 150 residents on the east coast of Sri Lanka, the local economy primarily relies on tourism and seasonal fishing. However, the area faces challenges with waste management. During the tourist season, the waste management resources are heavily utilized by tourism-related businesses, leading more locals to dispose of their plastic waste through burning. Additionally, businesses often incinerate large quantities of plastic bottles, as tourists consume these in significant amounts.
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### Step 2: What is Wasteless Arugam Bay (WLAB)
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We initiated WLAB in 2018 after obtaining partial financing through a USAID grant. We provide resource management, plastic collection, and educational programs in schools, and we convert plastic waste into products. In total, we consist of three full-time employees.
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### Step 3: Our strategy
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Our approach involves primarily gathering clean PET bottles from local residents and businesses. These collected PET bottles are then sold back to industry, while we retain the PE caps for our own production processes. Occasionally, we also participate in and assist with beach cleanups.
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### Step 4: Our space
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Our workspace is centrally located in Arugam Bay and comprises two shipping containers, each 20 feet (6.1 meters) in length. It enjoys convenient access to the main road, frequented by tourists engaging in leisure activities such as dining and surfing. This location provides excellent visibility for educational opportunities on various topics.
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### Step 5: Focus on tourists
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The emphasis is on collecting plastic from the tourism industry, which generates a significant quantity of PET bottles. These bottles are in demand to be transformed into recycled polyester yarn. Furthermore, handling these bottles is manageable since they are typically clean. This initiative addresses the issue of PET bottles overwhelming waste management systems.
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### Step 6: Provide alternatives
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Our water refill system is public, and anyone may refill for free. Ultimately, we aim to reduce the accumulation of all these bottles. A tourist destination devoid of plastic bottles would be preferable to one with extensive collections of PET bottles.
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### Step 7: Bins
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We have distributed more than 60 bins throughout the town to hotels, restaurants, resorts, mosques, and shops. Initially provided free of charge, we have since considered requiring a deposit. A well-executed paint job enhances the message. Our bins feature a prominent sticker specifying the types of plastic collected and encourages individuals to seek alternatives.
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### Step 8: Benefits for partners
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As awareness of plastic waste grows among tourists and hotels, it becomes essential for businesses to appear proactive. Consequently, convincing business owners to adopt our bins is relatively straightforward. However, it is important to have credible staff members approach these businesses, fostering trust in our intention to achieve positive outcomes.
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### Step 9: Transport
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To collect and transport resources, we sought an engaging and visually appealing mode of transport. We enhanced a traditional tuk tuk with striking illustrations by a local artist.
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### Step 10: Daily collection
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Every week, we take our tuk tuk to gather plastic from various locations. During peak season, we drive and collect daily as the volume increases significantly with the arrival of tourists.
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### Step 11: Volumes
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We collect approximately 1.1 tons (1 metric ton) monthly, which is only a part of what remains available for collection. Gathering materials from the local community proves particularly challenging. It is feasible to amass over 4.4 tons (4 metric tons) of PET alone each month. However, the cost of collection is high while the market price for PET is low.
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### Step 12: Sorting
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Upon arrival at our workspace, we allocate significant time to separate the bottle caps from the PET bottles, organizing them into the correct bags and containers. This task is performed by our staff, occasionally with assistance from visitors.
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### Step 13: Baling
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To optimize transport efficiency, we compact our PET bottles into bales. Each bale comprises 700 to 800 bottles and weighs approximately 50.7 pounds (23 kg).
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### Step 14: Products
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With the polyethylene (PE) bottle caps collected, we produce various items such as key rings, surf wax combs, buttons, and buckles. These products are utilized internally, sold to individuals, or supplied to wholesalers.
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### Step 15: The money bit
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We collect bottles free of charge from hotels and resorts. The collected PET is sold back to the industry for 55 Sri Lankan Rupees per kilogram (about 0.26 €). Products made from bottle caps are high-margin items. Greater value addition improves margins, as bulk selling raw materials is a low-margin operation requiring significant scale.
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### Step 16: Connecting with the industry
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Sri Lanka boasts advanced companies capable of converting PET into polyester yarn. However, the lack of competition results in monopolistic pricing. A similar issue affects the glass industry, where a single buyer dictates pricing.
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### Step 17: The 3 most important things to start
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We have been operating for two years. Although beginning can seem daunting, establishing a full operation from the start is not necessary. Essential elements to start are:
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- a dedicated team,
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- adequate space,
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- and most importantly, a suitable target area.
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The objective of a collection operation should be to maximize collection while minimizing driving. Tourist areas are ideal due to the significant volume of waste generated by large gatherings in confined spaces.
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We hope this provides assistance in getting started. Concluding with an invitation to view the video demonstrating our operations.
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## Resources
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## Tools
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- Modified tuk-tuk for waste collection transport
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- PET bottle baler (produces 23kg bales)
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- PE cap processing tools (key rings, combs, buckles)
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- Collection bins with instructional stickers
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- Painting/art supplies for branding
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## Hardware
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- Two 20ft shipping containers (workspace)
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- Public water refill stations
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- Plastic sorting bags/containers
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- Bulk PET storage (4+ metric tons/month capacity)
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- Industrial scales (for weighing bales)
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## References
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## References
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### Articles
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- [Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/collecting-plastic-in-arugam-bay-sri-lanka) [1]
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- [Open-Source Fabbing Gives Plastic Waste New Life](https://www.engineering.com/open-source-fabbing-gives-plastic-waste-new-life/) [9]
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- [Precious Plastic Open-Source Recycling Workshop](https://www.designboom.com/technology/precious-plastic-dave-hakkens-recycling-workshop-06-02-2014/) [13]
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- [Cool Open-Source Recycling Machines](https://www.brightvibes.com/cool-open-source-recycling-machines-let-you-turn-old-plastic-waste-into-useful-stuff-at-home/) [15]
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- [Bali's Battle for Marine Plastics Debris](https://coastalcare.org/2024/12/from-paradise-to-plastics-pollution-balis-battle-for-marine-plastics-debris-360info/) [17]
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- [Vietnam's Tourism Sector Pledge](https://asianews.network/vietnams-tourism-sector-pledges-to-eliminate-single-use-plastics-by-2030/) [19]
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- [Global Tourism Plastics Initiative](https://www.sixsenses.com/en/sustainability/stories/global-tourism-plastics-initiative/) [20]
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### Reports
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- [PLASTIC POLICIES IN SRI LANKA (PDF)](https://switch-asia.eu/site/assets/files/4232/plastic_policies_sri_lanka_2.pdf) [3]
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- [ECO-BRICKS AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION (PDF)](https://arts.cmb.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6.Ecobricks-research-report.pdf) [5]
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### OpenSource Designs
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- [Open-Source Plastic Recycling Machines](https://www.engineering.com/open-source-fabbing-gives-plastic-waste-new-life/) [9]
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- [Precious Plastic Open Source Fund](https://opencollective.com/precious-plastic/projects/open-source-fund) [11]
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- [Precious Plastic Machine Blueprints](https://www.designboom.com/technology/precious-plastic-dave-hakkens-recycling-workshop-06-02-2014/) [13]
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- [DIY Plastic Recycling Tools](https://www.brightvibes.com/cool-open-source-recycling-machines-let-you-turn-old-plastic-waste-into-useful-stuff-at-home/) [15]
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- [MIT Solve: Precious Plastic Initiative](https://solve.mit.edu/solutions/15640) [16]
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### YouTube
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- [Plastic Waste Project in Sri Lanka](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Y2nzAN364) [7]
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import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
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const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
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const title = "Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka"
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const description = "This outlines the creation of an intervention in a popular tourist destination. With tourism-related waste impacting local waste collection, establishing improved waste management systems is essential."
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const tags = ["research","collection","sorting"]
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const category = "Guides"
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const difficulty = "Hard"
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const time = "1+ months"
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const location = "Pottuvil, Sri Lanka"
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---
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<Layout title={title} description={description}>
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<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
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<h1 class="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">{title}</h1>
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<Image src={import('./wlab-02.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
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<p>{description}</p>
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<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Pottuvil, Sri Lanka</p>
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</div>
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<div class="space-y-12">
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<section class="step-1">
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Arugam Bay</h2>
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
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</div>
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<Image src={import('./PET and palm 1.JPG')} alt="PET and palm 1.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./Beach clean 2.jpg')} alt="Beach clean 2.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./Before - no collection means cleaning efforts result in burning.jpg')} alt="Before - no collection means cleaning efforts result in burning.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<section class="step-2">
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: What is Wasteless Arugam Bay (WLAB)</h2>
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
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</div>
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<Image src={import('./PET delivery to Eco Spindles.jpg')} alt="PET delivery to Eco Spindles.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./kNOw PLASTICS certificate ceremony.jpg')} alt="kNOw PLASTICS certificate ceremony.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./WhatsApp Image 2020-02-27 at 09.07.49.jpeg')} alt="WhatsApp Image 2020-02-27 at 09.07.49.jpeg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<section class="step-3">
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Our strategy</h2>
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
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</div>
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<Image src={import('./PET at site.jpg')} alt="PET at site.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./Beach clean.jpg')} alt="Beach clean.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./shredded waste plastic.jpg')} alt="shredded waste plastic.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<section class="step-4">
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 4: Our space</h2>
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
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</div>
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<Image src={import('./Tourists experience recycling.jpg')} alt="Tourists experience recycling.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./Project site by night.jpg')} alt="Project site by night.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./Children watching info videos on site.jpg')} alt="Children watching info videos on site.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<section class="step-5">
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 5: Focus on tourists</h2>
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
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</div>
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<Image src={import('./recycled Polyester yarn for testing in handloom 2.jpg')} alt="recycled Polyester yarn for testing in handloom 2.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./shredded bottle caps.JPG')} alt="shredded bottle caps.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<Image src={import('./Storage shed filling up.jpg')} alt="Storage shed filling up.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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<section class="step-6">
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 6: Provide alternatives</h2>
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG-20200114-WA0009.jpg')} alt="IMG-20200114-WA0009.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_4944.JPG')} alt="IMG_4944.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-7">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 7: Bins</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Collection barrel wit sticker.png')} alt="Collection barrel wit sticker.png" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-8">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 8: Benefits for partners</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Collection at remote beach.jpg')} alt="Collection at remote beach.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-9">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 9: Transport</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Collection vehicle.JPG')} alt="Collection vehicle.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WLAB Three Wheeler 4.jpg')} alt="WLAB Three Wheeler 4.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WLAB Three Wheeler 1.jpg')} alt="WLAB Three Wheeler 1.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-10">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 10: Daily collection</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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<Image src={import('./Unloading PET collection.jpg')} alt="Unloading PET collection.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
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<Image src={import('./Bottle flying onto tuk.jpg')} alt="Bottle flying onto tuk.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
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<section class="step-11">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 11: Volumes</h2>
|
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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<Image src={import('./Storage shed filling up.jpg')} alt="Storage shed filling up.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
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<Image src={import('./PET at site.jpg')} alt="PET at site.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-12">
|
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 12: Sorting</h2>
|
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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<Image src={import('./Green bottle lids.JPG')} alt="Green bottle lids.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
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<Image src={import('./Orange bottle lids.JPG')} alt="Orange bottle lids.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Blue bottle lids.JPG')} alt="Blue bottle lids.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-13">
|
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<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 13: Baling</h2>
|
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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<Image src={import('./baled PET.JPG')} alt="baled PET.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-14">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 14: Products</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./recycled plastic buckles.jpg')} alt="recycled plastic buckles.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./recycled plastic souvenier 2.jpg')} alt="recycled plastic souvenier 2.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Recycled plastic button.JPG')} alt="Recycled plastic button.JPG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-15">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 15: The money bit</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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<Image src={import('./IMG-20181115-WA0011.jpg')} alt="IMG-20181115-WA0011.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
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<Image src={import('./IMG-20181115-WA0014.jpg')} alt="IMG-20181115-WA0014.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-16">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 16: Connecting with the industry</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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<Image src={import('./IMG-20181115-WA0005.jpg')} alt="IMG-20181115-WA0005.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-17">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 17: The 3 most important things to start</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
</Layout>
|
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|
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---
|
||||
title: Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
|
||||
slug: collecting-plastic-in-arugam-bay-sri-lanka
|
||||
description: This outlines the creation of an intervention in a popular tourist destination. With tourism-related waste impacting local waste collection, establishing improved waste management systems is essential.
|
||||
tags: ["research","collection","sorting"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: 1+ months
|
||||
location: Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
|
||||
<Image src={import('./wlab-02.jpg')} alt="Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka" />
|
||||
This outlines the creation of an intervention in a popular tourist destination. With tourism-related waste impacting local waste collection, establishing improved waste management systems is essential.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Arugam Bay
|
||||
|
||||
Located in Arugam Bay, a small town of approximately 150 residents on the east coast of Sri Lanka, the local economy primarily relies on tourism and seasonal fishing. However, the area faces challenges with waste management. During the tourist season, the waste management resources are heavily utilized by tourism-related businesses, leading more locals to dispose of their plastic waste through burning. Additionally, businesses often incinerate large quantities of plastic bottles, as tourists consume these in significant amounts.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PET_and_palm_1.JPG')} alt="PET and palm 1.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Beach_clean_2.jpg')} alt="Beach clean 2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Before_-_no_collection_means_cleaning_efforts_result_in_burning.jpg')} alt="Before - no collection means cleaning efforts result in burning.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: What is Wasteless Arugam Bay (WLAB)
|
||||
|
||||
We initiated WLAB in 2018 after obtaining partial financing through a USAID grant. We provide resource management, plastic collection, and educational programs in schools, and we convert plastic waste into products. In total, we consist of three full-time employees.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PET_delivery_to_Eco_Spindles.jpg')} alt="PET delivery to Eco Spindles.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./kNOw_PLASTICS_certificate_ceremony.jpg')} alt="kNOw PLASTICS certificate ceremony.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WhatsApp_Image_2020-02-27_at_09.07.49.jpeg')} alt="WhatsApp Image 2020-02-27 at 09.07.49.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Our strategy
|
||||
|
||||
Our approach involves primarily gathering clean PET bottles from local residents and businesses. These collected PET bottles are then sold back to industry, while we retain the PE caps for our own production processes. Occasionally, we also participate in and assist with beach cleanups.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PET_at_site.jpg')} alt="PET at site.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Beach_clean.jpg')} alt="Beach clean.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./shredded_waste_plastic.jpg')} alt="shredded waste plastic.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Our space
|
||||
|
||||
Our workspace is centrally located in Arugam Bay and comprises two shipping containers, each 20 feet (6.1 meters) in length. It enjoys convenient access to the main road, frequented by tourists engaging in leisure activities such as dining and surfing. This location provides excellent visibility for educational opportunities on various topics.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Tourists_experience_recycling.jpg')} alt="Tourists experience recycling.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Project_site_by_night.jpg')} alt="Project site by night.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Children_watching_info_videos_on_site.jpg')} alt="Children watching info videos on site.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Focus on tourists
|
||||
|
||||
The emphasis is on collecting plastic from the tourism industry, which generates a significant quantity of PET bottles. These bottles are in demand to be transformed into recycled polyester yarn. Furthermore, handling these bottles is manageable since they are typically clean. This initiative addresses the issue of PET bottles overwhelming waste management systems.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./recycled_Polyester_yarn_for_testing_in_handloom_2.jpg')} alt="recycled Polyester yarn for testing in handloom 2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./shredded_bottle_caps.JPG')} alt="shredded bottle caps.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Storage_shed_filling_up.jpg')} alt="Storage shed filling up.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Provide alternatives
|
||||
|
||||
Our water refill system is public, and anyone may refill for free. Ultimately, we aim to reduce the accumulation of all these bottles. A tourist destination devoid of plastic bottles would be preferable to one with extensive collections of PET bottles.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG-20200114-WA0009.jpg')} alt="IMG-20200114-WA0009.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_4944.JPG')} alt="IMG_4944.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Bins
|
||||
|
||||
We have distributed more than 60 bins throughout the town to hotels, restaurants, resorts, mosques, and shops. Initially provided free of charge, we have since considered requiring a deposit. A well-executed paint job enhances the message. Our bins feature a prominent sticker specifying the types of plastic collected and encourages individuals to seek alternatives.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Collection_barrel_wit_sticker.png')} alt="Collection barrel wit sticker.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Benefits for partners
|
||||
|
||||
As awareness of plastic waste grows among tourists and hotels, it becomes essential for businesses to appear proactive. Consequently, convincing business owners to adopt our bins is relatively straightforward. However, it is important to have credible staff members approach these businesses, fostering trust in our intention to achieve positive outcomes.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Collection_at_remote_beach.jpg')} alt="Collection at remote beach.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 9: Transport
|
||||
|
||||
To collect and transport resources, we sought an engaging and visually appealing mode of transport. We enhanced a traditional tuk tuk with striking illustrations by a local artist.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Collection_vehicle.JPG')} alt="Collection vehicle.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WLAB_Three_Wheeler_4.jpg')} alt="WLAB Three Wheeler 4.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WLAB_Three_Wheeler_1.jpg')} alt="WLAB Three Wheeler 1.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 10: Daily collection
|
||||
|
||||
Every week, we take our tuk tuk to gather plastic from various locations. During peak season, we drive and collect daily as the volume increases significantly with the arrival of tourists.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Unloading_PET_collection.jpg')} alt="Unloading PET collection.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Bottle_flying_onto_tuk.jpg')} alt="Bottle flying onto tuk.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 11: Volumes
|
||||
|
||||
We collect approximately 1.1 tons (1 metric ton) monthly, which is only a part of what remains available for collection. Gathering materials from the local community proves particularly challenging. It is feasible to amass over 4.4 tons (4 metric tons) of PET alone each month. However, the cost of collection is high while the market price for PET is low.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Storage_shed_filling_up.jpg')} alt="Storage shed filling up.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PET_at_site.jpg')} alt="PET at site.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 12: Sorting
|
||||
|
||||
Upon arrival at our workspace, we allocate significant time to separate the bottle caps from the PET bottles, organizing them into the correct bags and containers. This task is performed by our staff, occasionally with assistance from visitors.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Green_bottle_lids.JPG')} alt="Green bottle lids.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Orange_bottle_lids.JPG')} alt="Orange bottle lids.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Blue_bottle_lids.JPG')} alt="Blue bottle lids.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 13: Baling
|
||||
|
||||
To optimize transport efficiency, we compact our PET bottles into bales. Each bale comprises 700 to 800 bottles and weighs approximately 50.7 pounds (23 kg).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./baled_PET.JPG')} alt="baled PET.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 14: Products
|
||||
|
||||
With the polyethylene (PE) bottle caps collected, we produce various items such as key rings, surf wax combs, buttons, and buckles. These products are utilized internally, sold to individuals, or supplied to wholesalers.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./recycled_plastic_buckles.jpg')} alt="recycled plastic buckles.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./recycled_plastic_souvenier_2.jpg')} alt="recycled plastic souvenier 2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Recycled_plastic_button.JPG')} alt="Recycled plastic button.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 15: The money bit
|
||||
|
||||
We collect bottles free of charge from hotels and resorts. The collected PET is sold back to the industry for 55 Sri Lankan Rupees per kilogram (about 0.26 €). Products made from bottle caps are high-margin items. Greater value addition improves margins, as bulk selling raw materials is a low-margin operation requiring significant scale.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG-20181115-WA0011.jpg')} alt="IMG-20181115-WA0011.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG-20181115-WA0014.jpg')} alt="IMG-20181115-WA0014.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 16: Connecting with the industry
|
||||
|
||||
Sri Lanka boasts advanced companies capable of converting PET into polyester yarn. However, the lack of competition results in monopolistic pricing. A similar issue affects the glass industry, where a single buyer dictates pricing.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG-20181115-WA0005.jpg')} alt="IMG-20181115-WA0005.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 17: The 3 most important things to start
|
||||
|
||||
We have been operating for two years. Although beginning can seem daunting, establishing a full operation from the start is not necessary. Essential elements to start are:
|
||||
- a dedicated team,
|
||||
- adequate space,
|
||||
- and most importantly, a suitable target area.
|
||||
|
||||
The objective of a collection operation should be to maximize collection while minimizing driving. Tourist areas are ideal due to the significant volume of waste generated by large gatherings in confined spaces.
|
||||
|
||||
We hope this provides assistance in getting started. Concluding with an invitation to view the video demonstrating our operations.
|
||||
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|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Collecting plastic in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/collecting-plastic-in-arugam-bay-sri-lanka) [1]
|
||||
- [Open-Source Fabbing Gives Plastic Waste New Life](https://www.engineering.com/open-source-fabbing-gives-plastic-waste-new-life/) [9]
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Open-Source Recycling Workshop](https://www.designboom.com/technology/precious-plastic-dave-hakkens-recycling-workshop-06-02-2014/) [13]
|
||||
- [Cool Open-Source Recycling Machines](https://www.brightvibes.com/cool-open-source-recycling-machines-let-you-turn-old-plastic-waste-into-useful-stuff-at-home/) [15]
|
||||
- [Bali's Battle for Marine Plastics Debris](https://coastalcare.org/2024/12/from-paradise-to-plastics-pollution-balis-battle-for-marine-plastics-debris-360info/) [17]
|
||||
- [Vietnam's Tourism Sector Pledge](https://asianews.network/vietnams-tourism-sector-pledges-to-eliminate-single-use-plastics-by-2030/) [19]
|
||||
- [Global Tourism Plastics Initiative](https://www.sixsenses.com/en/sustainability/stories/global-tourism-plastics-initiative/) [20]
|
||||
|
||||
### Reports
|
||||
- [PLASTIC POLICIES IN SRI LANKA (PDF)](https://switch-asia.eu/site/assets/files/4232/plastic_policies_sri_lanka_2.pdf) [3]
|
||||
- [ECO-BRICKS AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION (PDF)](https://arts.cmb.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6.Ecobricks-research-report.pdf) [5]
|
||||
|
||||
### OpenSource Designs
|
||||
- [Open-Source Plastic Recycling Machines](https://www.engineering.com/open-source-fabbing-gives-plastic-waste-new-life/) [9]
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Open Source Fund](https://opencollective.com/precious-plastic/projects/open-source-fund) [11]
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Machine Blueprints](https://www.designboom.com/technology/precious-plastic-dave-hakkens-recycling-workshop-06-02-2014/) [13]
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Recycling Tools](https://www.brightvibes.com/cool-open-source-recycling-machines-let-you-turn-old-plastic-waste-into-useful-stuff-at-home/) [15]
|
||||
- [MIT Solve: Precious Plastic Initiative](https://solve.mit.edu/solutions/15640) [16]
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [Plastic Waste Project in Sri Lanka](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Y2nzAN364) [7]
|
||||
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|
||||
## Tools
|
||||
- Modified tuk-tuk for waste collection transport
|
||||
- PET bottle baler (produces 23kg bales)
|
||||
- PE cap processing tools (key rings, combs, buckles)
|
||||
- Collection bins with instructional stickers
|
||||
- Painting/art supplies for branding
|
||||
|
||||
## Hardware
|
||||
- Two 20ft shipping containers (workspace)
|
||||
- Public water refill stations
|
||||
- Plastic sorting bags/containers
|
||||
- Bulk PET storage (4+ metric tons/month capacity)
|
||||
- Industrial scales (for weighing bales)
|
||||
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howtos/dry-materials-for-higher-quality-products/README.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Dry materials for higher quality products
|
||||
slug: dry-materials-for-higher-quality-products
|
||||
description: When producing items with advanced materials such as industrial waste, drying granulate is essential. This guide explains how to dry granulate efficiently and cost-effectively, which is crucial for creating high-quality products like 3D printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
Check the How-To video here: [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
tags: ["hack"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 1 hour
|
||||
keywords: drying granulate, polymers moisture, silica gel dry box, drying industrial waste, 3D printing filament manufacturing, polymer drying methods, DIY polymer drying, humidity control polymers, polymer moisture absorption, drying box construction
|
||||
location: Darmstadt, Germany
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Dry materials for higher quality products
|
||||
|
||||
When producing items with advanced materials such as industrial waste, drying granulate is essential. This guide explains how to dry granulate efficiently and cost-effectively, which is crucial for creating high-quality products like 3D printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
Check the How-To video here: [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Darmstadt, Germany
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: When and why to dry
|
||||
|
||||
There are two main types of polymers: polar and nonpolar. Nonpolar materials typically do not require drying. Exposing nonpolar materials, such as HDPE or PP, to water is comparable to mixing oil with water. Most other commercial polymers possess some degree of polarity and can absorb moisture from the air. Many materials are dried primarily to enhance surface appearance, as excess moisture can cause cosmetic defects like splay or silver streaking. Some polymers are compromised if processed with excessive moisture, undergoing hydrolysis, which decreases material strength. Please refer to the material overview below.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Different drying methods
|
||||
|
||||
There are several DIY methods to dry polymers: using an oven, a dehydrator, or a vacuum dryer. This guide focuses on constructing a self-built dry box with silica gel. This method is preferred due to its effectiveness, affordability, simplicity, and energy efficiency. A common issue with using an oven is the risk of overheating the plastic, which can cause significant problems. Replacing the silica gel with a household dehydrator was tested, but these devices are not suitable for achieving the low humidity levels necessary for effectively drying plastic. A temperature table for different polymers is also included.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Make and airtight plastic box
|
||||
|
||||
To construct a drybox, employ a plastic container and enhance its airtightness by applying window seals to the rim of the box.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Get Silica Gel
|
||||
|
||||
You may be familiar with silica gel, commonly found in small sachets within shoeboxes to maintain dryness by absorbing moisture. Silica gel is also effective with polymers. It is advisable to place approximately 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) in the plastic container. While there is no specific amount required, using more silica gel extends the interval between necessary drying.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Get a hygrometer
|
||||
|
||||
A hygrometer is useful for monitoring the humidity inside the drybox. A transparent box is advantageous for continuously observing the drying process.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Place granulate inside the box
|
||||
|
||||
Using a microplastic bag to hold material inside a drybox saves time and space. It keeps contents organized while allowing humidity to escape.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Check the results
|
||||
|
||||
The simplest method to determine the amount of absorbed moisture is by weighing the granulate before and after drying. However, using hot air to dry granulate releases volatiles, which also reduces weight. Consequently, the weight loss does not precisely correspond to moisture loss, rendering the measurement imprecise. A more accurate method involves measuring moisture in the drying hopper using real-time dielectric property measurements. However, such sensors can be costly.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Renew the silica gel
|
||||
|
||||
After some time, the silica gel will become saturated. To restore it, place it in the oven for one to two hours at approximately 100°C (212°F).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 9: Bonus tip
|
||||
|
||||
Rapid temperature changes lead to surface moisture. For instance, if a cold beverage is placed in the heat of summer, water will begin to condense on the surface. This phenomenon also occurs with polymers. Taking plastic from a cold, damp garage to a warm production area caused significant surface moisture, resulting in bubbles and inconsistencies in our 3D-printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Dry Box Components
|
||||
- Plastic container with window seals [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Silica gel (2kg) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Hygrometer for humidity monitoring [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Microplastic bags for organization [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Transparent container (optional, for visibility) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Drying Equipment
|
||||
- Oven (100°C/212°F for silica reactivation) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Household dehydrator (not recommended, lacks low humidity) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Measurement Tools
|
||||
- Precision scale (note: weight loss ≠ moisture loss) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Dielectric moisture sensor (optional, costly) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- Polar polymer granulate (e.g., PLA, PETG) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Environmental Controls
|
||||
- Stable temperature environment (prevents condensation) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Moisture-Activated Dry Granulation—Part I: A Guide to Excipient and Equipment Selection and Formulation Development](https://www.pharmtech.com/view/moisture-activated-dry-granulation-part-i-guide-excipient-and-equipment-selection-and-formulation-de)
|
||||
- [3D Printing with Plastic Pellets – What You Need to Know](https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/3d-printing-with-plastic-pellets-what-you-need-to-know)
|
||||
- [Processing of PHA by 3D-printing](https://helianpolymers.com/processing-of-pha-by-3d-printing/)
|
||||
- [Your Ultimate 3D Filament Drying & Storage Solution](https://polymaker.com/polymaker-polydryer-your-ultimate-3d-filament-drying-storage-solution/)
|
||||
- [Best Practices for Effective Polymer Drying (PDF)](https://www.novatec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Best-Practices-for-Effective-Polymer-Drying.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [Handbook of Industrial Drying](https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.1201/b17208/handbook-industrial-drying-arun-mujumdar)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Granulation techniques and technologies: recent progresses - PMC](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4401168/)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [How to dry granulate | Make 3D printing filament](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Dry materials for higher quality products - Precious Plastic](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/dry-materials-for-higher-quality-products)
|
||||
- [Drying granulate for the production of your own filament - QiTech](https://en.qitech.de/how-to-dry-granulate)
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Dry materials for higher quality products"
|
||||
const description = "When producing items with advanced materials such as industrial waste, drying granulate is essential. This guide explains how to dry granulate efficiently and cost-effectively, which is crucial for creating high-quality products like 3D printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
Check the How-To video here: [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)"
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./Precious Plastic Thumbnail.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
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|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: When and why to dry</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Erste Tabelle_Zeichenfläche 1.png')} alt="Erste Tabelle_Zeichenfläche 1.png" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Different drying methods</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./Zweite Tabelle_Zeichenfläche 1.png')} alt="Zweite Tabelle_Zeichenfläche 1.png" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Make and airtight plastic box</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 3 (2).jpg')} alt="Step 3 (2).jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 3.jpg')} alt="Step 3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-4">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 4: Get Silica Gel</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 4 .jpg')} alt="Step 4 .jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 4 (1).jpg')} alt="Step 4 (1).jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-5">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 5: Get a hygrometer</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 5.jpg')} alt="Step 5.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 5 (2).jpg')} alt="Step 5 (2).jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-6">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 6: Place granulate inside the box</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 6.jpg')} alt="Step 6.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 6 (2).jpg')} alt="Step 6 (2).jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-7">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 7: Check the results</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step 7.jpg')} alt="Step 7.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-8">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 8: Renew the silica gel</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Def7hdBUwAA2YTq.jpg')} alt="Def7hdBUwAA2YTq.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-9">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 9: Bonus tip</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step last.jpg')} alt="Step last.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step last 2.jpg')} alt="Step last 2.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Ste last 3.jpg')} alt="Ste last 3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
</Layout>
|
||||
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|
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---
|
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title: Dry materials for higher quality products
|
||||
slug: dry-materials-for-higher-quality-products
|
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description: When producing items with advanced materials such as industrial waste, drying granulate is essential. This guide explains how to dry granulate efficiently and cost-effectively, which is crucial for creating high-quality products like 3D printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
Check the How-To video here: [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
tags: ["hack"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 1 hour
|
||||
location: Darmstadt, Germany
|
||||
---
|
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import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Dry materials for higher quality products
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Precious_Plastic_Thumbnail.jpg')} alt="Dry materials for higher quality products" />
|
||||
When producing items with advanced materials such as industrial waste, drying granulate is essential. This guide explains how to dry granulate efficiently and cost-effectively, which is crucial for creating high-quality products like 3D printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
Check the How-To video here: [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Darmstadt, Germany
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: When and why to dry
|
||||
|
||||
There are two main types of polymers: polar and nonpolar. Nonpolar materials typically do not require drying. Exposing nonpolar materials, such as HDPE or PP, to water is comparable to mixing oil with water. Most other commercial polymers possess some degree of polarity and can absorb moisture from the air. Many materials are dried primarily to enhance surface appearance, as excess moisture can cause cosmetic defects like splay or silver streaking. Some polymers are compromised if processed with excessive moisture, undergoing hydrolysis, which decreases material strength. Please refer to the material overview below.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Erste_Tabelle_Zeichenflache_1.png')} alt="Erste Tabelle_Zeichenfläche 1.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Different drying methods
|
||||
|
||||
There are several DIY methods to dry polymers: using an oven, a dehydrator, or a vacuum dryer. This guide focuses on constructing a self-built dry box with silica gel. This method is preferred due to its effectiveness, affordability, simplicity, and energy efficiency. A common issue with using an oven is the risk of overheating the plastic, which can cause significant problems. Replacing the silica gel with a household dehydrator was tested, but these devices are not suitable for achieving the low humidity levels necessary for effectively drying plastic. A temperature table for different polymers is also included.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Zweite_Tabelle_Zeichenflache_1.png')} alt="Zweite Tabelle_Zeichenfläche 1.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Make and airtight plastic box
|
||||
|
||||
To construct a drybox, employ a plastic container and enhance its airtightness by applying window seals to the rim of the box.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_3_2.jpg')} alt="Step 3 (2).jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_3.jpg')} alt="Step 3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Get Silica Gel
|
||||
|
||||
You may be familiar with silica gel, commonly found in small sachets within shoeboxes to maintain dryness by absorbing moisture. Silica gel is also effective with polymers. It is advisable to place approximately 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) in the plastic container. While there is no specific amount required, using more silica gel extends the interval between necessary drying.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_4_.jpg')} alt="Step 4 .jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_4_1.jpg')} alt="Step 4 (1).jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Get a hygrometer
|
||||
|
||||
A hygrometer is useful for monitoring the humidity inside the drybox. A transparent box is advantageous for continuously observing the drying process.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_5.jpg')} alt="Step 5.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_5_2.jpg')} alt="Step 5 (2).jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Place granulate inside the box
|
||||
|
||||
Using a microplastic bag to hold material inside a drybox saves time and space. It keeps contents organized while allowing humidity to escape.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_6.jpg')} alt="Step 6.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_6_2.jpg')} alt="Step 6 (2).jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Check the results
|
||||
|
||||
The simplest method to determine the amount of absorbed moisture is by weighing the granulate before and after drying. However, using hot air to dry granulate releases volatiles, which also reduces weight. Consequently, the weight loss does not precisely correspond to moisture loss, rendering the measurement imprecise. A more accurate method involves measuring moisture in the drying hopper using real-time dielectric property measurements. However, such sensors can be costly.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_7.jpg')} alt="Step 7.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Renew the silica gel
|
||||
|
||||
After some time, the silica gel will become saturated. To restore it, place it in the oven for one to two hours at approximately 100°C (212°F).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Def7hdBUwAA2YTq.jpg')} alt="Def7hdBUwAA2YTq.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 9: Bonus tip
|
||||
|
||||
Rapid temperature changes lead to surface moisture. For instance, if a cold beverage is placed in the heat of summer, water will begin to condense on the surface. This phenomenon also occurs with polymers. Taking plastic from a cold, damp garage to a warm production area caused significant surface moisture, resulting in bubbles and inconsistencies in our 3D-printing filament.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_last.jpg')} alt="Step last.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Step_last_2.jpg')} alt="Step last 2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Ste_last_3.jpg')} alt="Ste last 3.jpg" />
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Moisture-Activated Dry Granulation—Part I: A Guide to Excipient and Equipment Selection and Formulation Development](https://www.pharmtech.com/view/moisture-activated-dry-granulation-part-i-guide-excipient-and-equipment-selection-and-formulation-de)
|
||||
- [3D Printing with Plastic Pellets – What You Need to Know](https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/3d-printing-with-plastic-pellets-what-you-need-to-know)
|
||||
- [Processing of PHA by 3D-printing](https://helianpolymers.com/processing-of-pha-by-3d-printing/)
|
||||
- [Your Ultimate 3D Filament Drying & Storage Solution](https://polymaker.com/polymaker-polydryer-your-ultimate-3d-filament-drying-storage-solution/)
|
||||
- [Best Practices for Effective Polymer Drying (PDF)](https://www.novatec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Best-Practices-for-Effective-Polymer-Drying.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [Handbook of Industrial Drying](https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.1201/b17208/handbook-industrial-drying-arun-mujumdar)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Granulation techniques and technologies: recent progresses - PMC](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4401168/)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [How to dry granulate | Make 3D printing filament](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Dry materials for higher quality products - Precious Plastic](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/dry-materials-for-higher-quality-products)
|
||||
- [Drying granulate for the production of your own filament - QiTech](https://en.qitech.de/how-to-dry-granulate)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
|
||||
### Dry Box Components
|
||||
- Plastic container with window seals [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Silica gel (2kg) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Hygrometer for humidity monitoring [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Microplastic bags for organization [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Transparent container (optional, for visibility) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Drying Equipment
|
||||
- Oven (100°C/212°F for silica reactivation) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Household dehydrator (not recommended, lacks low humidity) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Measurement Tools
|
||||
- Precision scale (note: weight loss ≠ moisture loss) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
- Dielectric moisture sensor (optional, costly) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- Polar polymer granulate (e.g., PLA, PETG) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
|
||||
### Environmental Controls
|
||||
- Stable temperature environment (prevents condensation) [Watch Video](https://youtu.be/dkm_gXxX2pk)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Computational Study on the Clamping Mechanism in Injection Molding](https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1431947/v1_covered.pdf)
|
||||
- [Motorcycle Aesthetics: ABS Injection Molding for Motorcycle Fairings](https://www.runke-mold.com/article/abs-injection-molding-for-motorcycle-fairings.html)
|
||||
- [Best Method for Clamping Force Calculation](https://kruger.industries/clamping-force-calculation/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [Runner and Gating Design Handbook](https://www.beaumontinc.com/about/books-by-beaumont/)
|
||||
- [Injection Molding Handbook](https://www.beaumontinc.com/about/books-by-beaumont/)
|
||||
- [Successful Injection Molding](https://www.beaumontinc.com/about/books-by-beaumont/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Geometric Optimization of the Five-Point Double-Toggle System for the Clamping Unit](https://etasr.com/index.php/ETASR/article/view/8984)
|
||||
- [Computational Study on the Clamping Mechanism in Injection Molding](https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1431947/v1_covered.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [Basic Injection Mold Making](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD99mzeZl9I)
|
||||
- [HOW IT'S MADE: Motorcycles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtOEaL_3KpI)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [OpenFOAM Solver for Injection Molding Simulation](https://github.com/krebeljk/openInjMoldSim)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
|
||||
## Tools & Equipment
|
||||
- [Motorcycle stand](https://www.google.com/search?q=motorcycle+stand) (e.g., dirtbike stand)
|
||||
- Floor-based injection molder ([PlasticPreneur machines](https://plasticpreneur.com/))
|
||||
|
||||
## Materials
|
||||
- 4x wooden beams (3x2" / 7.6cm x5.1cm)
|
||||
- Flat wooden/metal plate for platform
|
||||
- Wooden blocks for height adjustment
|
||||
|
||||
## Hardware
|
||||
- M8 bolts (5/16") for structural reinforcement
|
||||
- Tufftuff hydraulic jack ([example search](https://www.google.com/search?q=tufftuff+jack))
|
||||
|
||||
## Alternative Components
|
||||
- Metal pillars (customizable shapes/sizes)
|
||||
- Ergonomically modified lever arm (requires drilling)
|
||||
|
||||
## Video Guide
|
||||
- [Process demonstration](https://example.com) (attached tutorial video)
|
||||
|
||||
Key sources: Local marketplace listings[1], bike workshops[1], and modular design adaptations[3][4].
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Hands-Free Door Opener Mould
|
||||
slug: hands-free-door-opener-mould
|
||||
description: This tutorial provides instructions for creating a mold to inject a "hands-free" door handle, designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
|
||||
tags: ["product","mould"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: < 1 week
|
||||
keywords: hands-free door handle, COVID-19 prevention, mold creation tutorial, injection molding, CNC files, 3D files, Materialise, hands-free door opener, assembly instructions, Athens Greece
|
||||
location: Athens, Greece
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Hands-Free Door Opener Mould
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial provides instructions for creating a mold to inject a "hands-free" door handle, designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Athens, Greece
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Download and mill the moulds
|
||||
|
||||
Attached are the CNC files derived from the 3D files provided by Materialise.
|
||||
[Materialise Technical Information](https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener/technical-information)
|
||||
|
||||
Download the files, CNC cut your aluminum (aluminium) mold (mould), and attach the necessary screws to seal the mold (mould).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Inject and assemble
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have injected the parts with your injection machine, proceed to assemble the product.
|
||||
|
||||
Materials required:
|
||||
- Two injected parts
|
||||
- Two M4 screws and nuts
|
||||
- One bicycle tube for spacing
|
||||
|
||||
Further assembly instructions can be found: [youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=163&v=95aPYlXShTY&feature=emb_logo)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Use it!
|
||||
|
||||
Minimize negative impact through manual effort.
|
||||
|
||||
If purchasing the mold is more convenient, you are welcome to order it directly.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Required Software & Files
|
||||
- [Materialise CNC files](https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener/technical-information)
|
||||
|
||||
### Machinery & Tools
|
||||
- CNC machine (for aluminum mold cutting)
|
||||
- Injection molding machine
|
||||
|
||||
### Mold Components
|
||||
- Aluminum block (for CNC machining)
|
||||
- M4 screws & nuts (mold sealing)
|
||||
|
||||
### Assembly Materials
|
||||
- Two injected plastic parts
|
||||
- M4 screws & nuts
|
||||
- Bicycle inner tube (spacing)
|
||||
|
||||
### Optional Shortcut
|
||||
- Pre-made mold purchase (alternative to CNC machining)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Materialise Hands-Free Door Opener Technical Information](https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener/technical-information)
|
||||
|
||||
## Youtube
|
||||
- [Hands-Free Door Opener Assembly Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=163&v=95aPYlXShTY&feature=emb_logo)
|
||||
58
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Hands-Free Door Opener Mould
|
||||
slug: hands-free-door-opener-mould
|
||||
description: This tutorial provides instructions for creating a mold to inject a "hands-free" door handle, designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
|
||||
tags: ["product","mould"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: < 1 week
|
||||
location: Athens, Greece
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Hands-Free Door Opener Mould
|
||||
<Image src={import('./door-step_2-1-18391d09466.jpg')} alt="Hands-Free Door Opener Mould" />
|
||||
This tutorial provides instructions for creating a mold to inject a "hands-free" door handle, designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Athens, Greece
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Download and mill the moulds
|
||||
|
||||
Attached are the CNC files derived from the 3D files provided by Materialise.
|
||||
[Materialise Technical Information](https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener/technical-information)
|
||||
|
||||
Download the files, CNC cut your aluminum (aluminium) mold (mould), and attach the necessary screws to seal the mold (mould).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./mould.jpg')} alt="mould.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Inject and assemble
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have injected the parts with your injection machine, proceed to assemble the product.
|
||||
|
||||
Materials required:
|
||||
- Two injected parts
|
||||
- Two M4 screws and nuts
|
||||
- One bicycle tube for spacing
|
||||
|
||||
Further assembly instructions can be found: [youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=163&v=95aPYlXShTY&feature=emb_logo)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./door-step_2-1.jpg')} alt="door-step 2-1.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./door-step_2-2.jpg')} alt="door-step 2-2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./door-step_2-3.jpg')} alt="door-step 2-3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Use it!
|
||||
|
||||
Minimize negative impact through manual effort.
|
||||
|
||||
If purchasing the mold is more convenient, you are welcome to order it directly.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./door-step_3.jpg')} alt="door-step 3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./door-cover_image-18391d0b163.jpg')} alt="door-cover image-18391d0b163.jpg" />
|
||||
5
howtos/hands-free-door-opener-mould/references.md
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|
||||
## Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Materialise Hands-Free Door Opener Technical Information](https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener/technical-information)
|
||||
|
||||
## Youtube
|
||||
- [Hands-Free Door Opener Assembly Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=163&v=95aPYlXShTY&feature=emb_logo)
|
||||
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@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
|
||||
### Required Software & Files
|
||||
- [Materialise CNC files](https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener/technical-information)
|
||||
|
||||
### Machinery & Tools
|
||||
- CNC machine (for aluminum mold cutting)
|
||||
- Injection molding machine
|
||||
|
||||
### Mold Components
|
||||
- Aluminum block (for CNC machining)
|
||||
- M4 screws & nuts (mold sealing)
|
||||
|
||||
### Assembly Materials
|
||||
- Two injected plastic parts
|
||||
- M4 screws & nuts
|
||||
- Bicycle inner tube (spacing)
|
||||
|
||||
### Optional Shortcut
|
||||
- Pre-made mold purchase (alternative to CNC machining)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
|
||||
### Tools & Hardware
|
||||
- 4-inch (10 cm) stainless steel tubing (round or square)[Video reference]
|
||||
- M6 bolts (with taps) or machine screws
|
||||
- 16 ft (5 m) muffler insulation
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Equipment
|
||||
- Safety guards
|
||||
- Emergency stop buttons
|
||||
- Adequate lighting systems
|
||||
|
||||
### Maintenance Supplies
|
||||
- Industrial-grade cleaning agents
|
||||
- Anti-corrosion paint/protective coatings
|
||||
168
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Interconnecting Zephyr Block Mould
|
||||
slug: interconnecting-zephyr-block-mould
|
||||
description: Here we will demonstrate how to create the Zephyr Block, designed in Melbourne, Australia. This block interlocks to form various structures and uses material that would otherwise be discarded.
|
||||
|
||||
In the folder you will find:
|
||||
1. Steel sheet parts (.DXF)
|
||||
2. Mould core (.STP)
|
||||
3. Part identification guide
|
||||
tags: ["HDPE","mould"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: Zephyr Block, Melbourne, interlocking structures, recycled materials, steel sheet parts, mould core, DIY fabrication, eco-friendly construction, plastic waste reduction, community garden blocks, HDPE mold
|
||||
location: Melbourne, Australia
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Interconnecting Zephyr Block Mould
|
||||
|
||||
Here we will demonstrate how to create the Zephyr Block, designed in Melbourne, Australia. This block interlocks to form various structures and uses material that would otherwise be discarded.
|
||||
|
||||
In the folder you will find:
|
||||
1. Steel sheet parts (.DXF)
|
||||
2. Mould core (.STP)
|
||||
3. Part identification guide
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Melbourne, Australia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Mould production
|
||||
|
||||
What you will need:
|
||||
|
||||
- Approx. 800x500mm (31.5x19.7 inches) sheet of 10mm (0.39 inches) steel
|
||||
- 2 machined steel or alloy core elements
|
||||
- Welder
|
||||
- Deburring tool
|
||||
|
||||
- Bolts for fabrication:
|
||||
- M8 x 20mm (0.31 x 0.79 inches) (8)
|
||||
- M10 x 20mm (0.39 x 0.79 inches) (2)
|
||||
- M12 x 25mm (0.47 x 0.98 inches) (4)
|
||||
|
||||
- Nuts, bolts, and washers for manufacturing:
|
||||
- M10 x 110mm (0.39 x 4.33 inches) (10)
|
||||
- M10 Washers (20)
|
||||
- M10 Nuts or Wingnuts (10)
|
||||
- ½ inch BSP Nut (stainless steel)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Making the parts
|
||||
|
||||
Using the DXF file above, cut each of the 14 pieces from 0.39 inch (10 mm) steel. Use the sheet for engraving to mark the insides of each plate and the edges of each tab to guide assembling the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Connecting mould components
|
||||
|
||||
The circle and square pieces, along with the two core components, must be permanently affixed to the specified panels:
|
||||
|
||||
- Connect the steel circles to the panels according to the part identification guide using M10 x 20 bolts. The circles are movable but crucial for ensuring each brick fits correctly; verify before filling the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
- Affix the alloy cores to each top panel, as indicated in the identification guide using M12 x 1″ bolts.
|
||||
|
||||
- Attach the smaller square plate to the part labeled 5/E (outer) and the larger square plate to the circle end of the 2/B/3/C core panel (outer) using M8 x ¾″ bolts.
|
||||
|
||||
- Finally, weld the ½″ BSP nut (stainless steel) to the 1/A panel to facilitate connection to your extruder.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Prepare material
|
||||
|
||||
The mold requires approximately 3.3 pounds (1.5 kilograms) of shredded HDPE, so ensure this is prepared for insertion into the hopper.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Prepare machine
|
||||
|
||||
Attach the fitting to your extruder and activate the machine to melt the plastic.
|
||||
|
||||
Once prepared, feed the material into the hopper.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Prepare the mould + other required items
|
||||
|
||||
While waiting for the plastic to melt, assemble the mold by placing one of the base plates down, and inserting each tabbed end into its corresponding hole. One side connects numbers (1-10) or letters (A-J). Secure each corner with M10 bolts, washers, and nuts or wingnuts.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Attach the mould
|
||||
|
||||
Ensure that your mold is attached to the extruder securely. The mold should be positioned upright rather than lying flat.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Fill the mould
|
||||
|
||||
Operating a machine at 356°F (180°C) and a speed of 35 Hz, the mold will be filled in approximately 6 minutes. Observe the vent at the back of the mold for the initial sign of plastic bubbling, then turn off the machine and remove the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 9: Opening the mould
|
||||
|
||||
Wearing heat-resistant gloves, position the mold horizontally on one of its plates and carefully undo each bolt and nut.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 10: Cool the product
|
||||
|
||||
Once removed from the mold, immerse in a water bath to expedite the cooling process.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 11: How we made it: Bricks for a community garden
|
||||
|
||||
A video overview of how we transformed 91,500 discarded plastic bottle caps into blocks for a community garden. Watch it now.
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 12: Explore the possibilities
|
||||
|
||||
Construct various structures such as office partitions, furniture, and garden beds, while reducing the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills.
|
||||
|
||||
Be inspired by our project of building a community garden. Read the complete case study here: [plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Welder
|
||||
- Deburring tool
|
||||
- Extruder machine
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- 10mm steel sheet (800x500mm) [➚](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
- Machined steel/alloy cores (2)
|
||||
- M8/M10/M12 bolts, nuts, washers (specified sizes)
|
||||
- ½ inch BSP stainless steel nut
|
||||
- Shredded HDPE (1.5kg)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- Steel sheet DXF files
|
||||
- Mould core STP file
|
||||
- Part identification guide
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Equipment
|
||||
- Heat-resistant gloves
|
||||
|
||||
### Additional Resources
|
||||
- [Video: Transforming 91,500 bottle caps into blocks](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
- [Case study: Bedford Park community garden](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Case Study: Bedford Park Community Garden](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic](https://preciousplastic.com)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Interconnecting Zephyr Block Mould
|
||||
slug: interconnecting-zephyr-block-mould
|
||||
description: Here we will demonstrate how to create the Zephyr Block, designed in Melbourne, Australia. This block interlocks to form various structures and uses material that would otherwise be discarded.
|
||||
|
||||
In the folder you will find:
|
||||
1. Steel sheet parts (.DXF)
|
||||
2. Mould core (.STP)
|
||||
3. Part identification guide
|
||||
tags: ["HDPE","mould"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Melbourne, Australia
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Interconnecting Zephyr Block Mould
|
||||
<Image src={import('./HowToCOVER_ZephyrBlock_copy-18a4097a66f.jpg')} alt="Interconnecting Zephyr Block Mould" />
|
||||
Here we will demonstrate how to create the Zephyr Block, designed in Melbourne, Australia. This block interlocks to form various structures and uses material that would otherwise be discarded.
|
||||
|
||||
In the folder you will find:
|
||||
1. Steel sheet parts (.DXF)
|
||||
2. Mould core (.STP)
|
||||
3. Part identification guide
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Melbourne, Australia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Mould production
|
||||
|
||||
What you will need:
|
||||
|
||||
- Approx. 800x500mm (31.5x19.7 inches) sheet of 10mm (0.39 inches) steel
|
||||
- 2 machined steel or alloy core elements
|
||||
- Welder
|
||||
- Deburring tool
|
||||
|
||||
- Bolts for fabrication:
|
||||
- M8 x 20mm (0.31 x 0.79 inches) (8)
|
||||
- M10 x 20mm (0.39 x 0.79 inches) (2)
|
||||
- M12 x 25mm (0.47 x 0.98 inches) (4)
|
||||
|
||||
- Nuts, bolts, and washers for manufacturing:
|
||||
- M10 x 110mm (0.39 x 4.33 inches) (10)
|
||||
- M10 Washers (20)
|
||||
- M10 Nuts or Wingnuts (10)
|
||||
- ½ inch BSP Nut (stainless steel)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screen_Shot_2023-08-29_at_2.10.27_pm-18a3f7f7a2d.png')} alt="Screen Shot 2023-08-29 at 2.10.27 pm-18a3f7f7a2d.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Making the parts
|
||||
|
||||
Using the DXF file above, cut each of the 14 pieces from 0.39 inch (10 mm) steel. Use the sheet for engraving to mark the insides of each plate and the edges of each tab to guide assembling the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_7988-18a3d811d88.JPG')} alt="IMG_7988-18a3d811d88.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Connecting mould components
|
||||
|
||||
The circle and square pieces, along with the two core components, must be permanently affixed to the specified panels:
|
||||
|
||||
- Connect the steel circles to the panels according to the part identification guide using M10 x 20 bolts. The circles are movable but crucial for ensuring each brick fits correctly; verify before filling the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
- Affix the alloy cores to each top panel, as indicated in the identification guide using M12 x 1″ bolts.
|
||||
|
||||
- Attach the smaller square plate to the part labeled 5/E (outer) and the larger square plate to the circle end of the 2/B/3/C core panel (outer) using M8 x ¾″ bolts.
|
||||
|
||||
- Finally, weld the ½″ BSP nut (stainless steel) to the 1/A panel to facilitate connection to your extruder.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_7995-18a3d81eef6.JPG')} alt="IMG_7995-18a3d81eef6.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Prepare material
|
||||
|
||||
The mold requires approximately 3.3 pounds (1.5 kilograms) of shredded HDPE, so ensure this is prepared for insertion into the hopper.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screen_Shot_2023-08-29_at_2.10.51_pm-18a3f806b4b.png')} alt="Screen Shot 2023-08-29 at 2.10.51 pm-18a3f806b4b.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Prepare machine
|
||||
|
||||
Attach the fitting to your extruder and activate the machine to melt the plastic.
|
||||
|
||||
Once prepared, feed the material into the hopper.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screen_Shot_2023-08-29_at_7.06.27_pm-18a40902bea.png')} alt="Screen Shot 2023-08-29 at 7.06.27 pm-18a40902bea.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Prepare the mould + other required items
|
||||
|
||||
While waiting for the plastic to melt, assemble the mold by placing one of the base plates down, and inserting each tabbed end into its corresponding hole. One side connects numbers (1-10) or letters (A-J). Secure each corner with M10 bolts, washers, and nuts or wingnuts.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_7992-18a3d839fed.JPG')} alt="IMG_7992-18a3d839fed.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Attach the mould
|
||||
|
||||
Ensure that your mold is attached to the extruder securely. The mold should be positioned upright rather than lying flat.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_7980-18a3d841a82.JPG')} alt="IMG_7980-18a3d841a82.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Fill the mould
|
||||
|
||||
Operating a machine at 356°F (180°C) and a speed of 35 Hz, the mold will be filled in approximately 6 minutes. Observe the vent at the back of the mold for the initial sign of plastic bubbling, then turn off the machine and remove the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_8005-18a3d8493e9.JPG')} alt="IMG_8005-18a3d8493e9.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 9: Opening the mould
|
||||
|
||||
Wearing heat-resistant gloves, position the mold horizontally on one of its plates and carefully undo each bolt and nut.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_8009-18a3d851601.JPG')} alt="IMG_8009-18a3d851601.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 10: Cool the product
|
||||
|
||||
Once removed from the mold, immerse in a water bath to expedite the cooling process.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_8020-18a3d85b992.JPG')} alt="IMG_8020-18a3d85b992.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 11: How we made it: Bricks for a community garden
|
||||
|
||||
A video overview of how we transformed 91,500 discarded plastic bottle caps into blocks for a community garden. Watch it now.
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 12: Explore the possibilities
|
||||
|
||||
Construct various structures such as office partitions, furniture, and garden beds, while reducing the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills.
|
||||
|
||||
Be inspired by our project of building a community garden. Read the complete case study here: [plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Product_PPM_ZephyrBlock_1-18a3f64300d.jpg')} alt="Product_PPM_ZephyrBlock_1-18a3f64300d.jpg" />
|
||||
7
howtos/interconnecting-zephyr-block-mould/references.md
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|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Case Study: Bedford Park Community Garden](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic](https://preciousplastic.com)
|
||||
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howtos/interconnecting-zephyr-block-mould/resources.md
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@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Welder
|
||||
- Deburring tool
|
||||
- Extruder machine
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- 10mm steel sheet (800x500mm) [➚](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
- Machined steel/alloy cores (2)
|
||||
- M8/M10/M12 bolts, nuts, washers (specified sizes)
|
||||
- ½ inch BSP stainless steel nut
|
||||
- Shredded HDPE (1.5kg)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- Steel sheet DXF files
|
||||
- Mould core STP file
|
||||
- Part identification guide
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Equipment
|
||||
- Heat-resistant gloves
|
||||
|
||||
### Additional Resources
|
||||
- [Video: Transforming 91,500 bottle caps into blocks](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
- [Case study: Bedford Park community garden](https://www.plastic.org.au/pages/case-study-bedford-park)
|
||||
67
howtos/lets-make-rope-from-single-use-plastic-bags/README.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!
|
||||
slug: lets-make-rope-from-single-use-plastic-bags
|
||||
description: Let's make plastic rope! With a bit of patience and some handcrafted dedication, you can create colorful rope from single-use plastic bags.
|
||||
tags: ["LDPE","HDPE"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 1 week
|
||||
keywords: plastic rope, DIY plastic rope, plastic bag recycling, craft plastic rope, handmade plastic rope, eco-friendly crafts, recycle plastic bags, creative rope projects, sustainable DIY, upcycle plastic bags
|
||||
location: Praya Barat, Indonesia
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!
|
||||
|
||||
Let's make plastic rope! With a bit of patience and some handcrafted dedication, you can create colorful rope from single-use plastic bags.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Praya Barat, Indonesia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Recycled plastic rope in 5 easy steps!
|
||||
|
||||
# How to Make Plastic Rope in Five Steps
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Collect**
|
||||
2. **Clean**
|
||||
3. **Cut**
|
||||
4. **Combine**
|
||||
5. **Create**
|
||||
|
||||
Consult the PDF or view the video for a detailed, step-by-step process on crafting your own plastic rope. Feel free to explore your own creative ideas!
|
||||
|
||||
**Pro Tip:** After making your rope, roll it into balls between 32-328 feet (10-100 meters). You can then experiment with creating bracelets or keychains using 10-16 feet (3-5 meters), bags with 65-164 feet (20-50 meters), and wall hangings needing 328-984 feet (100-300 meters) or more. Look up traditional macrame patterns online — anything achievable with regular rope can also be attempted with plastic rope.
|
||||
|
||||
Enjoy the process!
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
To create plastic rope from plastic bags, you'll need basic tools and materials commonly available in households. Below is a concise breakdown of the essentials used in each stage of the process.
|
||||
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Scissors (for cutting plastic bags into strips)
|
||||
- Soap and water (to clean collected bags)
|
||||
- Measuring tape/ruler (to ensure uniform strip widths)
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Flat workspace (for cutting and braiding strips)
|
||||
- Drying rack or line (to air-dry washed bags)
|
||||
|
||||
The process relies on manual techniques rather than specialized equipment, emphasizing simplicity and sustainability. Plastic bags serve as the primary raw material.
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Bag Jump Rope](http://www.paintcoveredkids.com/blog/an-up-cycle-project-for-earth-day)
|
||||
- [Make a Jump Rope with Plastic Bags](https://blogs.westlakelibrary.org/2022/08/make-a-jump-rope-with-plastic-bags/)
|
||||
- [Turn Plastic Bags into Usable Rope](https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/turn-plastic-bags-usable-rope-super-easy-diy/)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [DIY Macrame Tutorial - Continuous Weave Method](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZinkX8Co0)
|
||||
- [How to Make Rope from a Plastic Bottle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OINRkRf3aFs)
|
||||
- [Make Rope from Recycled Plastic Bags](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TpN4WT61hU)
|
||||
- [Reuse Plastic Bottles to Make Rope](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYwU8Tpnkw)
|
||||
- [Fast Plastic Bag Rope Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqoS5mcep1E)
|
||||
|
||||
## Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Plastic Bottle Rope Cutter (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-Rope-from-Plastic-Bottles/)
|
||||
- [7-Strand Plastic Bag Rope (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/Useful-Rope-or-Cord-from-Plastic-Shopping-Bags/)
|
||||
- [Plastic Shopping Bag Rope (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/Rope-made-from-plastic-shopping-bags/)
|
||||
- [Recycled Bag Jump Rope (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/Recycled-Bag-Jump-Rope/)
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Guides
|
||||
- [Double Braid Class I Eye Splice (PDF)](https://www.samsonrope.com/docs/default-source/splice-instructions/dblbrd_c1_eye_splice_web.pdf?sfvrsn=3976dd6f_2)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!"
|
||||
const description = "Let's make plastic rope! With a bit of patience and some handcrafted dedication, you can create colorful rope from single-use plastic bags."
|
||||
const tags = ["LDPE","HDPE"]
|
||||
const category = "uncategorized"
|
||||
const difficulty = "Easy"
|
||||
const time = "< 1 week"
|
||||
const location = "Praya Barat, Indonesia"
|
||||
---
|
||||
<Layout title={title} description={description}>
|
||||
<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
|
||||
<h1 class="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">{title}</h1>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PK-Tali_COVER.png')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Praya Barat, Indonesia</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="space-y-12">
|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Recycled plastic rope in 5 easy steps!</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
</Layout>
|
||||
32
howtos/lets-make-rope-from-single-use-plastic-bags/index.mdx
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@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!
|
||||
slug: lets-make-rope-from-single-use-plastic-bags
|
||||
description: Let's make plastic rope! With a bit of patience and some handcrafted dedication, you can create colorful rope from single-use plastic bags.
|
||||
tags: ["LDPE","HDPE"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 1 week
|
||||
location: Praya Barat, Indonesia
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PK-Tali_COVER.png')} alt="Let's Make Rope from Single-Use Plastic Bags!" />
|
||||
Let's make plastic rope! With a bit of patience and some handcrafted dedication, you can create colorful rope from single-use plastic bags.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Praya Barat, Indonesia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Recycled plastic rope in 5 easy steps!
|
||||
|
||||
# How to Make Plastic Rope in Five Steps
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Collect**
|
||||
2. **Clean**
|
||||
3. **Cut**
|
||||
4. **Combine**
|
||||
5. **Create**
|
||||
|
||||
Consult the PDF or view the video for a detailed, step-by-step process on crafting your own plastic rope. Feel free to explore your own creative ideas!
|
||||
|
||||
**Pro Tip:** After making your rope, roll it into balls between 32-328 feet (10-100 meters). You can then experiment with creating bracelets or keychains using 10-16 feet (3-5 meters), bags with 65-164 feet (20-50 meters), and wall hangings needing 328-984 feet (100-300 meters) or more. Look up traditional macrame patterns online — anything achievable with regular rope can also be attempted with plastic rope.
|
||||
|
||||
Enjoy the process!
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Bag Jump Rope](http://www.paintcoveredkids.com/blog/an-up-cycle-project-for-earth-day)
|
||||
- [Make a Jump Rope with Plastic Bags](https://blogs.westlakelibrary.org/2022/08/make-a-jump-rope-with-plastic-bags/)
|
||||
- [Turn Plastic Bags into Usable Rope](https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/turn-plastic-bags-usable-rope-super-easy-diy/)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [DIY Macrame Tutorial - Continuous Weave Method](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZinkX8Co0)
|
||||
- [How to Make Rope from a Plastic Bottle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OINRkRf3aFs)
|
||||
- [Make Rope from Recycled Plastic Bags](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TpN4WT61hU)
|
||||
- [Reuse Plastic Bottles to Make Rope](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYwU8Tpnkw)
|
||||
- [Fast Plastic Bag Rope Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqoS5mcep1E)
|
||||
|
||||
## Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Plastic Bottle Rope Cutter (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-Rope-from-Plastic-Bottles/)
|
||||
- [7-Strand Plastic Bag Rope (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/Useful-Rope-or-Cord-from-Plastic-Shopping-Bags/)
|
||||
- [Plastic Shopping Bag Rope (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/Rope-made-from-plastic-shopping-bags/)
|
||||
- [Recycled Bag Jump Rope (Instructables)](https://www.instructables.com/Recycled-Bag-Jump-Rope/)
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Guides
|
||||
- [Double Braid Class I Eye Splice (PDF)](https://www.samsonrope.com/docs/default-source/splice-instructions/dblbrd_c1_eye_splice_web.pdf?sfvrsn=3976dd6f_2)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
|
||||
To create plastic rope from plastic bags, you'll need basic tools and materials commonly available in households. Below is a concise breakdown of the essentials used in each stage of the process.
|
||||
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Scissors (for cutting plastic bags into strips)
|
||||
- Soap and water (to clean collected bags)
|
||||
- Measuring tape/ruler (to ensure uniform strip widths)
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Flat workspace (for cutting and braiding strips)
|
||||
- Drying rack or line (to air-dry washed bags)
|
||||
|
||||
The process relies on manual techniques rather than specialized equipment, emphasizing simplicity and sustainability. Plastic bags serve as the primary raw material.
|
||||
125
howtos/low-cost-stool-using-cake-mould/README.md
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@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Low cost stool using cake mould
|
||||
slug: low-cost-stool-using-cake-mould
|
||||
description: This tutorial outlines the process for preparing a stool using an inexpensive mold. A simple cake tin effectively serves as the mold.
|
||||
tags: ["mould","product","compression","HDPE","PP"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: stool making, DIY stool, homemade stool tutorial, inexpensive mold, cake tin mold, DIY furniture Berlin, recycled plastic stool, polypropylene DIY, HDPE project, DIY metal legs
|
||||
location: Berlin, Germany
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Low cost stool using cake mould
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial outlines the process for preparing a stool using an inexpensive mold. A simple cake tin effectively serves as the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Berlin, Germany
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Sourcing the material
|
||||
|
||||
Before commencing, it is essential to choose the type of plastic and determine how to obtain it. Commonly used are PP (Polypropylene) or HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), which can often be sourced locally. If plastic flakes are unavailable to you, seek alternative sources.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Mould making
|
||||
|
||||
Customized engineered molds are often costly, particularly given the current economic situation. To address this, we use a simple cake tin for the prototype stool mold, as illustrated in the accompanying image. We obtained it from a local supermarket, and it functions adequately.
|
||||
|
||||
Attention:
|
||||
Ensure that the bottom of the cake tin is level, as it will eventually determine the shape of the top of your stool.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Machine - oven
|
||||
|
||||
We utilize a compact oven adapted into a compression machine. Simply place the mold inside and heat the oven to 482°F (250°C) for polypropylene.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Melt the seat
|
||||
|
||||
Fill the cake tin with your granulated material to the top and place it in the oven. Allow it to remain in the oven for about an hour to ensure the interior fully melts.
|
||||
|
||||
After removing it from the oven, let it cool for another hour. Once cooled, open the cake tin and remove your item.
|
||||
|
||||
As the top surface may not be even with this technique, use an electric planer to smooth it. Collect the excess material for future use.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Fix legs
|
||||
|
||||
Initially, we experimented with wooden legs; however, securing them to the seat proved challenging. Ultimately, we opted for metal legs that can be easily screwed beneath the seat, maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
|
||||
|
||||
To proceed, acquire the legs from a local hardware store or online. The legs include screws. Position the legs evenly at the bottom of the seat and secure them with the screws.
|
||||
|
||||
Turn it over and take a seat—your elegant new stool is ready!
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
## Materials
|
||||
- PP (Polypropylene) or HDPE flakes ([local suppliers](https://example.com/berlin-plastics) / [online](https://example.com/recycled-flakes))
|
||||
- Recycled plastic scraps (collected from previous projects)
|
||||
|
||||
## Tools
|
||||
- Standard cake tin mold ([local supermarkets](https://www.kaufland.de/) / [Amazon](https://amazon.de))
|
||||
- Compact oven modified for 250°C heating ([example model](https://example.com/compression-oven))
|
||||
- Electric planer ([Bauhaus](https://www.bauhaus.info/) / [Amazon](https://amazon.de))
|
||||
|
||||
## Hardware
|
||||
- Metal stool legs with pre-drilled screws ([OBI Berlin](https://www.obi.de/) / [Amazon](https://amazon.de))
|
||||
- Basic screwdriver (included with legs)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [2-Part Silicone Mold Tutorial](https://www.instructables.com/2-Part-silicone-mold/)
|
||||
- [Plastic Stool Manufacturing Process](https://inochiglobal.com/how-are-plastic-stools-made/)
|
||||
- [Mealworm-Stool Biocollaborative Design](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/14/digested-objects-mealworm-stool-william-eliot/)
|
||||
- [DIY Book Organizer from Plastic Bottles](https://icreativeideas.com/how-to-diy-book-organizer-from-recycled-plastic-bottles/)
|
||||
- [Custom Stool Mold Tips](https://www.immould.com/plastic-injection-stool-mould/)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Scientific Molding: Recommendations & Best Practices](https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/book/9781569906897)
|
||||
- [Mold Making and Casting Guide](https://composimoldstore.com/mold-making-and-casting-guide/)
|
||||
- [Plastic Injection Molding E-book](https://nelsonmillergroup.com/resources/plastic-injection-molding-e-book/)
|
||||
- [Build a Plastic Injection Molding Machine](https://gingerybookstore.com/InjectionMoldingMachine.html)
|
||||
- [Chairmaker's Notebook](https://lostartpress.com/products/chairmakers-notebook)
|
||||
- [Plastic Injection Molding Guide (PDF)](https://www.starrapid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Plastic-Injection-Molding-Ebook-Star-Rapid.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Food-Safe Silicone Cake Mold Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk-HNnXBuX8)
|
||||
- [Plastic Chair Mold Making](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yExuHYxi6Yo)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Recycled Plastic Stool DIY](https://www.instructables.com/Stool-Made-From-Recycled-Plastic/)
|
||||
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---
|
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title: Low cost stool using cake mould
|
||||
slug: low-cost-stool-using-cake-mould
|
||||
description: This tutorial outlines the process for preparing a stool using an inexpensive mold. A simple cake tin effectively serves as the mold.
|
||||
tags: ["mould","product","compression","HDPE","PP"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Berlin, Germany
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Low cost stool using cake mould
|
||||
<Image src={import('./how-to-stool-with-cake-mould-1831c0db512.png')} alt="Low cost stool using cake mould" />
|
||||
This tutorial outlines the process for preparing a stool using an inexpensive mold. A simple cake tin effectively serves as the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Berlin, Germany
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Sourcing the material
|
||||
|
||||
Before commencing, it is essential to choose the type of plastic and determine how to obtain it. Commonly used are PP (Polypropylene) or HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), which can often be sourced locally. If plastic flakes are unavailable to you, seek alternative sources.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./DSC_4127-18244ffd308.jpg')} alt="DSC_4127-18244ffd308.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2407-182450c4071.JPG')} alt="IMG_2407-182450c4071.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Merijaan_Soap_Box_blue_2-1825de24a2a.jpg')} alt="Merijaan_Soap Box_blue_2-1825de24a2a.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Mould making
|
||||
|
||||
Customized engineered molds are often costly, particularly given the current economic situation. To address this, we use a simple cake tin for the prototype stool mold, as illustrated in the accompanying image. We obtained it from a local supermarket, and it functions adequately.
|
||||
|
||||
Attention:
|
||||
Ensure that the bottom of the cake tin is level, as it will eventually determine the shape of the top of your stool.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2551-1825de3767f.jpg')} alt="IMG_2551-1825de3767f.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2550_2-1825de38eec.jpg')} alt="IMG_2550_2-1825de38eec.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Machine - oven
|
||||
|
||||
We utilize a compact oven adapted into a compression machine. Simply place the mold inside and heat the oven to 482°F (250°C) for polypropylene.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2555-1825de6ecf0.jpg')} alt="IMG_2555-1825de6ecf0.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2556-1825de71911.jpg')} alt="IMG_2556-1825de71911.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2554-1825de736d8.jpg')} alt="IMG_2554-1825de736d8.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Melt the seat
|
||||
|
||||
Fill the cake tin with your granulated material to the top and place it in the oven. Allow it to remain in the oven for about an hour to ensure the interior fully melts.
|
||||
|
||||
After removing it from the oven, let it cool for another hour. Once cooled, open the cake tin and remove your item.
|
||||
|
||||
As the top surface may not be even with this technique, use an electric planer to smooth it. Collect the excess material for future use.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2546_2-1825de972fc.jpg')} alt="IMG_2546_2-1825de972fc.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2547_2-1825de99300.jpg')} alt="IMG_2547_2-1825de99300.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2548_2-1825de9c8e6.jpg')} alt="IMG_2548_2-1825de9c8e6.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Fix legs
|
||||
|
||||
Initially, we experimented with wooden legs; however, securing them to the seat proved challenging. Ultimately, we opted for metal legs that can be easily screwed beneath the seat, maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
|
||||
|
||||
To proceed, acquire the legs from a local hardware store or online. The legs include screws. Position the legs evenly at the bottom of the seat and secure them with the screws.
|
||||
|
||||
Turn it over and take a seat—your elegant new stool is ready!
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2545_2-1825dec57db.jpg')} alt="IMG_2545_2-1825dec57db.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2539_2-1825dec72f6.jpg')} alt="IMG_2539_2-1825dec72f6.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_2535_2-1825decc56c.jpg')} alt="IMG_2535_2-1825decc56c.jpg" />
|
||||
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|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [2-Part Silicone Mold Tutorial](https://www.instructables.com/2-Part-silicone-mold/)
|
||||
- [Plastic Stool Manufacturing Process](https://inochiglobal.com/how-are-plastic-stools-made/)
|
||||
- [Mealworm-Stool Biocollaborative Design](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/14/digested-objects-mealworm-stool-william-eliot/)
|
||||
- [DIY Book Organizer from Plastic Bottles](https://icreativeideas.com/how-to-diy-book-organizer-from-recycled-plastic-bottles/)
|
||||
- [Custom Stool Mold Tips](https://www.immould.com/plastic-injection-stool-mould/)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Scientific Molding: Recommendations & Best Practices](https://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/book/9781569906897)
|
||||
- [Mold Making and Casting Guide](https://composimoldstore.com/mold-making-and-casting-guide/)
|
||||
- [Plastic Injection Molding E-book](https://nelsonmillergroup.com/resources/plastic-injection-molding-e-book/)
|
||||
- [Build a Plastic Injection Molding Machine](https://gingerybookstore.com/InjectionMoldingMachine.html)
|
||||
- [Chairmaker's Notebook](https://lostartpress.com/products/chairmakers-notebook)
|
||||
- [Plastic Injection Molding Guide (PDF)](https://www.starrapid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Plastic-Injection-Molding-Ebook-Star-Rapid.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Food-Safe Silicone Cake Mold Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk-HNnXBuX8)
|
||||
- [Plastic Chair Mold Making](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yExuHYxi6Yo)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Recycled Plastic Stool DIY](https://www.instructables.com/Stool-Made-From-Recycled-Plastic/)
|
||||
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|
||||
## Materials
|
||||
- PP (Polypropylene) or HDPE flakes ([local suppliers](https://example.com/berlin-plastics) / [online](https://example.com/recycled-flakes))
|
||||
- Recycled plastic scraps (collected from previous projects)
|
||||
|
||||
## Tools
|
||||
- Standard cake tin mold ([local supermarkets](https://www.kaufland.de/) / [Amazon](https://amazon.de))
|
||||
- Compact oven modified for 250°C heating ([example model](https://example.com/compression-oven))
|
||||
- Electric planer ([Bauhaus](https://www.bauhaus.info/) / [Amazon](https://amazon.de))
|
||||
|
||||
## Hardware
|
||||
- Metal stool legs with pre-drilled screws ([OBI Berlin](https://www.obi.de/) / [Amazon](https://amazon.de))
|
||||
- Basic screwdriver (included with legs)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a bowl with kitchen molds
|
||||
slug: make-a-bowl-with-kitchen-molds
|
||||
description: Create a bowl by compressing melted plastic into kitchen molds to produce items such as a vase, fruit bowl, or organizer.
|
||||
tags: ["PP"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 1 hour
|
||||
keywords: recycled plastic bowls, DIY plastic molding, kitchen mold crafts, PP5 plastic items, sustainable home projects, Sao Paulo craft ideas, plastic recycling DIY, melting plastic safely, homemade kitchenware, environmentally friendly crafts
|
||||
location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make a bowl with kitchen molds
|
||||
|
||||
Create a bowl by compressing melted plastic into kitchen molds to produce items such as a vase, fruit bowl, or organizer.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Preparation
|
||||
|
||||
Gather the following items to begin:
|
||||
|
||||
- Two stainless steel bowls (of the same size or one smaller than the other)
|
||||
- A pair of gloves
|
||||
- A scale
|
||||
- An oven set to 374°F (190°C)
|
||||
- PP5 plastic
|
||||
- A bucket of water
|
||||
|
||||
1. Weigh the plastic to approximately half the height of the larger bowl (this varies based on bowl size) and set aside.
|
||||
2. Place 3.5 ounces (100 grams) into the larger bowl and put it in the oven at 374°F (190°C).
|
||||
3. Wait for it to melt until it reaches the bright point (approximately 5 minutes).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Layering
|
||||
|
||||
The key to avoiding burning the plastic is to add layers incrementally. Determine the required amount for your mold by adding approximately 3.5 ounces (100 grams) at a time.
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have used the allocated amount of plastic, place the second bowl on top and return it to the oven for the final 5 to 10 minutes.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Press and cool
|
||||
|
||||
After adding all the layers and removing from the oven, you should have nicely melted plastic ready to compress.
|
||||
|
||||
Take the kit bowls and press them together to ensure the plastic fills the space between them.
|
||||
|
||||
Balance the bowls to make them even, then place the assembly directly into a bucket of water.
|
||||
|
||||
Wait 5 minutes before demolding the plastic bowl. Make any necessary finishing touches, and it is ready to use.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Use it
|
||||
|
||||
Enjoy your recycled piece as you like.
|
||||
|
||||
Some ideas include using it as a fruit bowl, plant pot, or organizer.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Required Tools & Equipment
|
||||
- **Molding tools**: Two stainless steel bowls ([example](https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/))
|
||||
- **Safety gear**: Heat-resistant gloves ([example](https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/))
|
||||
- **Measurement**: Kitchen scale ([example](https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/))
|
||||
|
||||
### Material
|
||||
- **Plastic**: PP5 (polypropylene) scraps or pellets ([source](https://www.reciclaveis.com.br/))
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- **Heating**: Oven (standard kitchen oven capable of 190°C/374°F)
|
||||
- **Cooling**: Bucket of water (for rapid cooling)
|
||||
|
||||
### Process-Specific Items
|
||||
- **Mold preparation**: Basic kitchen molds (e.g., bowls, vase shapes)
|
||||
- **Finishing**: Sandpaper or trimming tools (optional for edge smoothing)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Make a Bowl Out of Plastic Trash](https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Bowl-Out-of-Plastic-Trash/) [1]
|
||||
- [Plastic Brick Compressor](https://www.instructables.com/Plastic-Brick-Compressor/) [2]
|
||||
- [DIY Recycled Paper Bowl](https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Recycled-Paper-Bowl/) [7]
|
||||
- [RecyClass Design Book](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2022/06/21/recyclass-publishes-design-book-to-support-plastic-industry/) [9]
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Make Plastic Fantastic](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Make-Plastic-Fantastic/IglooBooks/9781838523916) [10]
|
||||
- [Sustainability Case Study Plastic Books (PDF)](https://www.ansys.com/content/dam/amp/2021/august/webpage-requests/education-resources-dam-upload-batch-4/sustainability-plastic-book-case-study-CASSDKEN21.pdf) [15]
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Design and Development Mini Compression Molding (PDF)](https://jurnal.iicet.org/index.php/essr/article/download/573/519) [17]
|
||||
- [Improved Compression Moulding Machine Design (PDF)](http://ijmrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IJMRAP-V6N11P80Y24.pdf) [19]
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Melt and Mold Recyclable Plastic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGZPFpO-QiQ) [3]
|
||||
- [How To Melt and Reform Plastic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDPMtQaiarw) [8]
|
||||
|
||||
## Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Machines](https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/14/dave-hakkens-updates-open-source-precious-plastic-recycling-machines/) [5]
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a bowl with kitchen molds
|
||||
slug: make-a-bowl-with-kitchen-molds
|
||||
description: Create a bowl by compressing melted plastic into kitchen molds to produce items such as a vase, fruit bowl, or organizer.
|
||||
tags: ["PP"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 1 hour
|
||||
location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make a bowl with kitchen molds
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WhatsApp_Image_2023-09-24_at_20.51.11-18ac965a649.jpeg')} alt="Make a bowl with kitchen molds" />
|
||||
Create a bowl by compressing melted plastic into kitchen molds to produce items such as a vase, fruit bowl, or organizer.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Preparation
|
||||
|
||||
Gather the following items to begin:
|
||||
|
||||
- Two stainless steel bowls (of the same size or one smaller than the other)
|
||||
- A pair of gloves
|
||||
- A scale
|
||||
- An oven set to 374°F (190°C)
|
||||
- PP5 plastic
|
||||
- A bucket of water
|
||||
|
||||
1. Weigh the plastic to approximately half the height of the larger bowl (this varies based on bowl size) and set aside.
|
||||
2. Place 3.5 ounces (100 grams) into the larger bowl and put it in the oven at 374°F (190°C).
|
||||
3. Wait for it to melt until it reaches the bright point (approximately 5 minutes).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca10-18ab4a4b715.jpg')} alt="cumbuca10-18ab4a4b715.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca9-18ab4a977a4.jpg')} alt="cumbuca9-18ab4a977a4.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca11-18ab4ab4180.jpg')} alt="cumbuca11-18ab4ab4180.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Layering
|
||||
|
||||
The key to avoiding burning the plastic is to add layers incrementally. Determine the required amount for your mold by adding approximately 3.5 ounces (100 grams) at a time.
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have used the allocated amount of plastic, place the second bowl on top and return it to the oven for the final 5 to 10 minutes.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca7-18ab4b2faea.jpg')} alt="cumbuca7-18ab4b2faea.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca5-18ab4b33601.jpg')} alt="cumbuca5-18ab4b33601.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca3-18ab4b35bbe.jpg')} alt="cumbuca3-18ab4b35bbe.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Press and cool
|
||||
|
||||
After adding all the layers and removing from the oven, you should have nicely melted plastic ready to compress.
|
||||
|
||||
Take the kit bowls and press them together to ensure the plastic fills the space between them.
|
||||
|
||||
Balance the bowls to make them even, then place the assembly directly into a bucket of water.
|
||||
|
||||
Wait 5 minutes before demolding the plastic bowl. Make any necessary finishing touches, and it is ready to use.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca8-18ab4bee8f4.jpg')} alt="cumbuca8-18ab4bee8f4.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca4-18ab4bf05a4.jpg')} alt="cumbuca4-18ab4bf05a4.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./cumbuca13-18ab4bf24c4.jpg')} alt="cumbuca13-18ab4bf24c4.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Use it
|
||||
|
||||
Enjoy your recycled piece as you like.
|
||||
|
||||
Some ideas include using it as a fruit bowl, plant pot, or organizer.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./vaso-18ac95c56be.jpeg')} alt="vaso-18ac95c56be.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WhatsApp_Image_2023-09-24_at_20.17.46-18ac95ca5cc.jpeg')} alt="WhatsApp Image 2023-09-24 at 20.17.46-18ac95ca5cc.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WhatsApp_Image_2023-09-11_at_16.14.13-18ac95cb992.jpeg')} alt="WhatsApp Image 2023-09-11 at 16.14.13-18ac95cb992.jpeg" />
|
||||
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|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Make a Bowl Out of Plastic Trash](https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-Bowl-Out-of-Plastic-Trash/) [1]
|
||||
- [Plastic Brick Compressor](https://www.instructables.com/Plastic-Brick-Compressor/) [2]
|
||||
- [DIY Recycled Paper Bowl](https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Recycled-Paper-Bowl/) [7]
|
||||
- [RecyClass Design Book](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2022/06/21/recyclass-publishes-design-book-to-support-plastic-industry/) [9]
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Make Plastic Fantastic](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Make-Plastic-Fantastic/IglooBooks/9781838523916) [10]
|
||||
- [Sustainability Case Study Plastic Books (PDF)](https://www.ansys.com/content/dam/amp/2021/august/webpage-requests/education-resources-dam-upload-batch-4/sustainability-plastic-book-case-study-CASSDKEN21.pdf) [15]
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Design and Development Mini Compression Molding (PDF)](https://jurnal.iicet.org/index.php/essr/article/download/573/519) [17]
|
||||
- [Improved Compression Moulding Machine Design (PDF)](http://ijmrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IJMRAP-V6N11P80Y24.pdf) [19]
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Melt and Mold Recyclable Plastic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGZPFpO-QiQ) [3]
|
||||
- [How To Melt and Reform Plastic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDPMtQaiarw) [8]
|
||||
|
||||
## Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Machines](https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/14/dave-hakkens-updates-open-source-precious-plastic-recycling-machines/) [5]
|
||||
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|
||||
### Required Tools & Equipment
|
||||
- **Molding tools**: Two stainless steel bowls ([example](https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/))
|
||||
- **Safety gear**: Heat-resistant gloves ([example](https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/))
|
||||
- **Measurement**: Kitchen scale ([example](https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/))
|
||||
|
||||
### Material
|
||||
- **Plastic**: PP5 (polypropylene) scraps or pellets ([source](https://www.reciclaveis.com.br/))
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- **Heating**: Oven (standard kitchen oven capable of 190°C/374°F)
|
||||
- **Cooling**: Bucket of water (for rapid cooling)
|
||||
|
||||
### Process-Specific Items
|
||||
- **Mold preparation**: Basic kitchen molds (e.g., bowls, vase shapes)
|
||||
- **Finishing**: Sandpaper or trimming tools (optional for edge smoothing)
|
||||
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|
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---
|
||||
title: Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
|
||||
slug: make-a-decorative-plaster-mould-soft-plastics
|
||||
description: Learn how to create a decorative plaster mold for use with soft plastics. This process consists of two parts. Stay tuned to discover techniques for working with plaster, followed by plastic, in a decorative manner.
|
||||
tags: ["mould","LDPE","HDPE","compression"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: decorative plaster molds, soft plastic casting, craft mold making, plaster crafting techniques, mold making materials, Sydney DIY crafts, creative home decor, plaster mold instructions, polymer clay molding, DIY decorative plastics
|
||||
location: Sydney, Australia
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
|
||||
|
||||
Learn how to create a decorative plaster mold for use with soft plastics. This process consists of two parts. Stay tuned to discover techniques for working with plaster, followed by plastic, in a decorative manner.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Sydney, Australia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Create your plaster mould
|
||||
|
||||
The initial step involves gathering the following materials:
|
||||
- Scissors
|
||||
- Mixing stick
|
||||
- Liquid craft glue
|
||||
- Spray glue
|
||||
- Leafy material
|
||||
- Laminated cardboard or wood
|
||||
- Four laminated ply pieces
|
||||
- Polymer clay
|
||||
- Dust mask
|
||||
- Plaster
|
||||
- Water (approximately 1.32 gallons or 5 liters)
|
||||
- Mixing containers
|
||||
- Soapy water
|
||||
- Brush
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Melt your plastic
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Materials:
|
||||
|
||||
- Soft plastic
|
||||
- Oven
|
||||
- Baking paper
|
||||
- Oven tray
|
||||
- Protective gloves for chemicals and heat
|
||||
- Respirator mask with cartridges
|
||||
- Plank of wood
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
- Screws
|
||||
- Hanging wire
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Happy Melting!
|
||||
|
||||
Plaster is an inexpensive and versatile material, allowing you to create numerous molds. Here are some examples of how different colors and shapes can enhance a piece for your wall.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
To create a decorative plaster mold for soft plastics, you'll need the following items, organized by category:
|
||||
|
||||
### Tools & Equipment
|
||||
- Scissors
|
||||
- Mixing stick
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
- Oven
|
||||
- Mixing containers
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware Components
|
||||
- Laminated cardboard/wood
|
||||
- Four laminated ply pieces
|
||||
- Plank of wood
|
||||
- Screws
|
||||
- Hanging wire
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Gear
|
||||
- Dust mask
|
||||
- Respirator mask with cartridges
|
||||
- Protective gloves (chemicals/heat)
|
||||
|
||||
### Crafting Materials
|
||||
- Soft plastic
|
||||
- Polymer clay
|
||||
- Plaster
|
||||
- Liquid craft glue
|
||||
- Spray glue
|
||||
|
||||
Each category prioritizes essential items for mold creation, from structural components to safety precautions.
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [How to Make Thrifty Plaster Molds and Streamline Your Processes](https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/how-to-make-thrifty-plaster-molds-and-streamline-your-processes)
|
||||
- [Beginner's Guide to Mold Making and Casting](https://www.artmolds.com/blogs/mold-making/beginners-guide-to-mold-making-and-casting)
|
||||
- [How to Make a Plaster Mold for Slip Casting](https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/How-to-Make-a-Plaster-Mold-for-Slip-Casting)
|
||||
- [Plaster Casting: Process, Uses, and How It Works](https://www.xometry.com/resources/casting/plaster-casting/)
|
||||
- [Plaster Mold Casting Overview](https://www.thelibraryofmanufacturing.com/plaster_metalcasting.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [How to Melt Plastic into Your Plaster Mould: Part Two](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxmDpfxj0Og)
|
||||
- [Creating Plaster Molds for Soft Plastic Baits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXPvaRSXBuM)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Decorative Plaster Mold Tutorial](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/make-a-decorative-plaster-mould-soft-plastics)
|
||||
- [Two-Part Reusable Plaster Mold Guide](https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-two-part-reusable-mold-using-plaster/)
|
||||
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|
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---
|
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import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
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import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Create your plaster mould</h2>
|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Melt your plastic</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Happy Melting!</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
|
||||
slug: make-a-decorative-plaster-mould-soft-plastics
|
||||
description: Learn how to create a decorative plaster mold for use with soft plastics. This process consists of two parts. Stay tuned to discover techniques for working with plaster, followed by plastic, in a decorative manner.
|
||||
tags: ["mould","LDPE","HDPE","compression"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Easy
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Sydney, Australia
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Title_Page_for_Demo.jpg')} alt="Make a decorative plaster mould (soft plastics)" />
|
||||
Learn how to create a decorative plaster mold for use with soft plastics. This process consists of two parts. Stay tuned to discover techniques for working with plaster, followed by plastic, in a decorative manner.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Sydney, Australia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Create your plaster mould
|
||||
|
||||
The initial step involves gathering the following materials:
|
||||
- Scissors
|
||||
- Mixing stick
|
||||
- Liquid craft glue
|
||||
- Spray glue
|
||||
- Leafy material
|
||||
- Laminated cardboard or wood
|
||||
- Four laminated ply pieces
|
||||
- Polymer clay
|
||||
- Dust mask
|
||||
- Plaster
|
||||
- Water (approximately 1.32 gallons or 5 liters)
|
||||
- Mixing containers
|
||||
- Soapy water
|
||||
- Brush
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Melt your plastic
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Materials:
|
||||
|
||||
- Soft plastic
|
||||
- Oven
|
||||
- Baking paper
|
||||
- Oven tray
|
||||
- Protective gloves for chemicals and heat
|
||||
- Respirator mask with cartridges
|
||||
- Plank of wood
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
- Screws
|
||||
- Hanging wire
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Happy Melting!
|
||||
|
||||
Plaster is an inexpensive and versatile material, allowing you to create numerous molds. Here are some examples of how different colors and shapes can enhance a piece for your wall.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./DSC_8665.jpg')} alt="DSC_8665.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./DSC_8676.jpg')} alt="DSC_8676.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./DSC_8662.jpg')} alt="DSC_8662.jpg" />
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [How to Make Thrifty Plaster Molds and Streamline Your Processes](https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/how-to-make-thrifty-plaster-molds-and-streamline-your-processes)
|
||||
- [Beginner's Guide to Mold Making and Casting](https://www.artmolds.com/blogs/mold-making/beginners-guide-to-mold-making-and-casting)
|
||||
- [How to Make a Plaster Mold for Slip Casting](https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/How-to-Make-a-Plaster-Mold-for-Slip-Casting)
|
||||
- [Plaster Casting: Process, Uses, and How It Works](https://www.xometry.com/resources/casting/plaster-casting/)
|
||||
- [Plaster Mold Casting Overview](https://www.thelibraryofmanufacturing.com/plaster_metalcasting.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [How to Melt Plastic into Your Plaster Mould: Part Two](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxmDpfxj0Og)
|
||||
- [Creating Plaster Molds for Soft Plastic Baits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXPvaRSXBuM)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Decorative Plaster Mold Tutorial](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/make-a-decorative-plaster-mould-soft-plastics)
|
||||
- [Two-Part Reusable Plaster Mold Guide](https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-two-part-reusable-mold-using-plaster/)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
|
||||
To create a decorative plaster mold for soft plastics, you'll need the following items, organized by category:
|
||||
|
||||
### Tools & Equipment
|
||||
- Scissors
|
||||
- Mixing stick
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
- Oven
|
||||
- Mixing containers
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware Components
|
||||
- Laminated cardboard/wood
|
||||
- Four laminated ply pieces
|
||||
- Plank of wood
|
||||
- Screws
|
||||
- Hanging wire
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Gear
|
||||
- Dust mask
|
||||
- Respirator mask with cartridges
|
||||
- Protective gloves (chemicals/heat)
|
||||
|
||||
### Crafting Materials
|
||||
- Soft plastic
|
||||
- Polymer clay
|
||||
- Plaster
|
||||
- Liquid craft glue
|
||||
- Spray glue
|
||||
|
||||
Each category prioritizes essential items for mold creation, from structural components to safety precautions.
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a dog feeder
|
||||
slug: make-a-dog-feeder
|
||||
description: A dog feeder is essentially a container designed to let your pet eat at a comfortable height. This particular method involves creating plastic sheets using compression.
|
||||
tags: ["compression","collection","PS"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: dog feeder, pet feeder, polystyrene sheets, milling machine, bench saw, pet feeding station, DIY dog feeder, compression molding, safe pet feeding, @marsinplast
|
||||
location: Partido de General Pueyrredon, Argentina
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make a dog feeder
|
||||
|
||||
A dog feeder is essentially a container designed to let your pet eat at a comfortable height. This particular method involves creating plastic sheets using compression.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Partido de General Pueyrredon, Argentina
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Make a plastic sheets
|
||||
|
||||
We need three sheets:
|
||||
|
||||
- Top: 10.6 x 10.6 inches (27 x 27 cm)
|
||||
- Front base: 10.6 x 6.7 inches (27 x 17 cm)
|
||||
- Lateral base: 9.8 x 6.7 inches (25 x 17 cm)
|
||||
|
||||
Thickness of the sheet: 0.4 inches (1 cm)
|
||||
|
||||
Material: Polystyrene
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Plastic sheet cuts
|
||||
|
||||
We need to cut three circles: one for the plate base and two for the legs base.
|
||||
|
||||
9 inches (23 cm) Circles
|
||||
|
||||
For this task, we use a milling machine.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Cut the sheets in half
|
||||
|
||||
We must cut the sheets using a bench saw. It is important to use all personal protective equipment to work safely.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Assembled,glued and screwed
|
||||
|
||||
It is time to assemble the dog feeder. It is advisable to use both glue and screws to avoid breakage.
|
||||
|
||||
The entire process can be found on @marsinplast.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Milling machine (for cutting 23 cm circles)
|
||||
- Bench saw (for sheet cutting)
|
||||
- Personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)
|
||||
|
||||
### Assembly Tools & Materials
|
||||
- Wood glue or polystyrene adhesive
|
||||
- Screws (for reinforcement)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- Polystyrene sheets:
|
||||
- **Top:** 27×27 cm ×1 cm thickness
|
||||
- **Front base:** 27×17 cm ×1 cm
|
||||
- **Lateral base:** 25×17 cm ×1 cm
|
||||
- Plastic/metal plate & legs (for 23 cm circle bases)
|
||||
|
||||
### Tutorial Source
|
||||
- Full process demonstration: [@marsinplast](https://www.instagram.com/marsinplast/) (Instagram)
|
||||
|
||||
Key measurements and safety protocols are specified for General Pueyrredon, Argentina-based creators[1]. No specialized software required for this mechanical fabrication method.
|
||||
## References
|
||||
Here are categorized references related to DIY pet feeder construction:
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Plastic Bottle Pet Feeder](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjW-ybTeO-s)
|
||||
- [How to Build a Feeding Station for Dogs | Woodworking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iufYMPwt8k)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Simple, no-clog 3D printable cat feeder](https://www.printables.com/model/567743-simple-no-clog-3d-printable-cat-feeder)
|
||||
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [DIY Homemade Pet Feeder from Plastic Bottles](https://www.fabartdiy.com/how-to-diy-homemade-pet-feeder-from-plastic-bottles/)
|
||||
- [Gravity Pet Feeder Using PVC Pipes](https://www.instructables.com/Gravity-Pet-Feeder-Using-PVC-Pipes/)
|
||||
- [DIY Wood Pallet Dog Feeder](https://savedbylovecreations.com/2013/07/diy-wood-pallet-dog-feeder.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## Commercial Products (for reference)
|
||||
- [Petmate Replendish Pet Feeder](https://www.petmate.com/products/petmate-replendish-pet-feeder-with-microban)
|
||||
- [Pet Lodge Chow Hound Feeder](https://www.bomgaars.com/pet-lodge-chow-hound-pet-feeder-ch25-25-lb.html)
|
||||
53
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|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
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const tags = ["compression","collection","PS"]
|
||||
const category = "uncategorized"
|
||||
const difficulty = "Medium"
|
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|
||||
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|
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<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
|
||||
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|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Partido de General Pueyrredon, Argentina</p>
|
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|
||||
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|
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|
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||||
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||||
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|
||||
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<Image src={import('./PHOTO-2022-07-15-10-35-48 18-18a5c434c2a.jpg')} alt="PHOTO-2022-07-15-10-35-48 18-18a5c434c2a.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Plastic sheet cuts</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
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|
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|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Cut the sheets in half</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
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<Image src={import('./0803BA14-8485-4207-A7CF-A78F6A32B7B5-18a5c46e805.jpeg')} alt="0803BA14-8485-4207-A7CF-A78F6A32B7B5-18a5c46e805.jpeg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-4">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 4: Assembled,glued and screwed</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a dog feeder
|
||||
slug: make-a-dog-feeder
|
||||
description: A dog feeder is essentially a container designed to let your pet eat at a comfortable height. This particular method involves creating plastic sheets using compression.
|
||||
tags: ["compression","collection","PS"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Partido de General Pueyrredon, Argentina
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make a dog feeder
|
||||
<Image src={import('./C57D20D4-B6B5-4E54-9A9A-1E648848CF20-18a5c41a4aa.jpeg')} alt="Make a dog feeder" />
|
||||
A dog feeder is essentially a container designed to let your pet eat at a comfortable height. This particular method involves creating plastic sheets using compression.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Partido de General Pueyrredon, Argentina
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Make a plastic sheets
|
||||
|
||||
We need three sheets:
|
||||
|
||||
- Top: 10.6 x 10.6 inches (27 x 27 cm)
|
||||
- Front base: 10.6 x 6.7 inches (27 x 17 cm)
|
||||
- Lateral base: 9.8 x 6.7 inches (25 x 17 cm)
|
||||
|
||||
Thickness of the sheet: 0.4 inches (1 cm)
|
||||
|
||||
Material: Polystyrene
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./f138fa4f-62da-43c6-b4a1-772821fd9385-18a5c433aed.JPG')} alt="f138fa4f-62da-43c6-b4a1-772821fd9385-18a5c433aed.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PHOTO-2022-07-15-10-35-48_18-18a5c434c2a.jpg')} alt="PHOTO-2022-07-15-10-35-48 18-18a5c434c2a.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./6418d5c4-21e5-459f-89bc-80cb24d7a26b-18a5c4356fd.JPG')} alt="6418d5c4-21e5-459f-89bc-80cb24d7a26b-18a5c4356fd.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Plastic sheet cuts
|
||||
|
||||
We need to cut three circles: one for the plate base and two for the legs base.
|
||||
|
||||
9 inches (23 cm) Circles
|
||||
|
||||
For this task, we use a milling machine.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./75341237-17F1-406A-B913-860185CE4BD5-18a5c4488cd.jpeg')} alt="75341237-17F1-406A-B913-860185CE4BD5-18a5c4488cd.jpeg" />
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||||
|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Cut the sheets in half
|
||||
|
||||
We must cut the sheets using a bench saw. It is important to use all personal protective equipment to work safely.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./DE6FA665-0D9F-4578-83BC-34E1C80FB533-18a5c46d1d2.jpeg')} alt="DE6FA665-0D9F-4578-83BC-34E1C80FB533-18a5c46d1d2.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./0803BA14-8485-4207-A7CF-A78F6A32B7B5-18a5c46e805.jpeg')} alt="0803BA14-8485-4207-A7CF-A78F6A32B7B5-18a5c46e805.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Assembled,glued and screwed
|
||||
|
||||
It is time to assemble the dog feeder. It is advisable to use both glue and screws to avoid breakage.
|
||||
|
||||
The entire process can be found on @marsinplast.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1682D0D5-E4ED-430A-ABB9-D1A2A0294DC4-18a5c490847.png')} alt="1682D0D5-E4ED-430A-ABB9-D1A2A0294DC4-18a5c490847.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./F1A2C76B-4520-4865-BF66-98B6BF4CEE8C-18a5c4915c1.png')} alt="F1A2C76B-4520-4865-BF66-98B6BF4CEE8C-18a5c4915c1.png" />
|
||||
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|
||||
Here are categorized references related to DIY pet feeder construction:
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Plastic Bottle Pet Feeder](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjW-ybTeO-s)
|
||||
- [How to Build a Feeding Station for Dogs | Woodworking](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iufYMPwt8k)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Simple, no-clog 3D printable cat feeder](https://www.printables.com/model/567743-simple-no-clog-3d-printable-cat-feeder)
|
||||
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [DIY Homemade Pet Feeder from Plastic Bottles](https://www.fabartdiy.com/how-to-diy-homemade-pet-feeder-from-plastic-bottles/)
|
||||
- [Gravity Pet Feeder Using PVC Pipes](https://www.instructables.com/Gravity-Pet-Feeder-Using-PVC-Pipes/)
|
||||
- [DIY Wood Pallet Dog Feeder](https://savedbylovecreations.com/2013/07/diy-wood-pallet-dog-feeder.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## Commercial Products (for reference)
|
||||
- [Petmate Replendish Pet Feeder](https://www.petmate.com/products/petmate-replendish-pet-feeder-with-microban)
|
||||
- [Pet Lodge Chow Hound Feeder](https://www.bomgaars.com/pet-lodge-chow-hound-pet-feeder-ch25-25-lb.html)
|
||||
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howtos/make-a-dog-feeder/resources.md
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|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Milling machine (for cutting 23 cm circles)
|
||||
- Bench saw (for sheet cutting)
|
||||
- Personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)
|
||||
|
||||
### Assembly Tools & Materials
|
||||
- Wood glue or polystyrene adhesive
|
||||
- Screws (for reinforcement)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- Polystyrene sheets:
|
||||
- **Top:** 27×27 cm ×1 cm thickness
|
||||
- **Front base:** 27×17 cm ×1 cm
|
||||
- **Lateral base:** 25×17 cm ×1 cm
|
||||
- Plastic/metal plate & legs (for 23 cm circle bases)
|
||||
|
||||
### Tutorial Source
|
||||
- Full process demonstration: [@marsinplast](https://www.instagram.com/marsinplast/) (Instagram)
|
||||
|
||||
Key measurements and safety protocols are specified for General Pueyrredon, Argentina-based creators[1]. No specialized software required for this mechanical fabrication method.
|
||||
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howtos/make-a-simple--efficient-500mm-x-300-mm-sheet/README.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a simple & efficient 500mm x 300 mm sheet
|
||||
slug: make-a-simple--efficient-500mm-x-300-mm-sheet
|
||||
description: This is Zero Plastics Australia's large craft sheet design, an essential addition to any workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials Needed:
|
||||
- Sheet press
|
||||
- 800 grams (1.76 pounds) granulated plastic
|
||||
- 1 aluminum frame
|
||||
- 2 aluminum base plates
|
||||
- Stanley knife and paint scraper (useful for gently prying apart the aluminum plates)
|
||||
|
||||
### Time Estimates:
|
||||
- Cooking: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Cooling: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Tidy up: 5–10 minutes
|
||||
tags: ["product","HDPE","melting","mould","sheetpress","compression"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: Zero Plastics Australia, craft sheet design, granulated plastic, HDPE plastic guide, aluminum frame, base plates, Stanley knife, mold release methods, craft sheet cooling, workspace essential
|
||||
location: Ballarat, Australia
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make a simple & efficient 500mm x 300 mm sheet
|
||||
|
||||
This is Zero Plastics Australia's large craft sheet design, an essential addition to any workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials Needed:
|
||||
- Sheet press
|
||||
- 800 grams (1.76 pounds) granulated plastic
|
||||
- 1 aluminum frame
|
||||
- 2 aluminum base plates
|
||||
- Stanley knife and paint scraper (useful for gently prying apart the aluminum plates)
|
||||
|
||||
### Time Estimates:
|
||||
- Cooking: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Cooling: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Tidy up: 5–10 minutes
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Ballarat, Australia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Preparing the mould
|
||||
|
||||
You need two base plates and one aluminum frame (a thick border is advisable, as it will reduce bending). Place one base plate and the aluminum frame down, fill evenly with the plastic granules, then place the second base plate on top, creating a sandwich before closing.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Preparing the machine
|
||||
|
||||
Activate your machine. The temperature setting depends on the type of plastic utilized; however, this guide pertains to HDPE.
|
||||
|
||||
Once the temperature reaches 200°C (392°F), securely close the machine until a clicking sound is heard. Adjustments to the knob at the top may be necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Melting the plastic
|
||||
|
||||
Melting requires 20-30 minutes. Once completed, remove the aluminum plates and place them on concrete. Lay another concrete slab on top for compression. Adding weight is beneficial. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Exercising patience is important, as rushing this step can create problems.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Tidy up
|
||||
|
||||
Use the paint scraper to gently separate the plates by inserting it into the gap. Test various mold release methods. If a better method is discovered, kindly inform us. If the sheet becomes stuck, use a Stanley knife to carefully carve it out. Take your time to trim the edges for a cleaner finish.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Experiment with colours
|
||||
|
||||
Now that you are finished, experiment with colors and patterns.
|
||||
|
||||
For any inquiries, please email Zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you.
|
||||
|
||||
www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Stanley knife
|
||||
- Paint scraper
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Sheet press machine [Learn more](www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- 2× aluminum base plates
|
||||
- 1× aluminum frame (thick border recommended)
|
||||
- 800g HDPE plastic granules
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
*None required*
|
||||
|
||||
### Additional Resources
|
||||
- [Zero Plastics Australia Website](www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- Support email: [zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com](mailto:zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
Here is a list of useful references related to plastic sheet fabrication with HDPE:
|
||||
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [HDPE Material Properties](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Zero Plastics Australia Craft Sheet Design (Aluminum Frame Template)](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Tutorials & Techniques
|
||||
- [Press Machine Setup Guide](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- [Mold Release Methods Documentation](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Tools & Suppliers
|
||||
- [Aluminum Frame Specifications](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- [Granulated HDPE Source (Australia)](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Support & Contact
|
||||
- [Zero Plastics Australia Official Email](mailto:Zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Make a simple & efficient 500mm x 300 mm sheet"
|
||||
const description = "This is Zero Plastics Australia's large craft sheet design, an essential addition to any workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials Needed:
|
||||
- Sheet press
|
||||
- 800 grams (1.76 pounds) granulated plastic
|
||||
- 1 aluminum frame
|
||||
- 2 aluminum base plates
|
||||
- Stanley knife and paint scraper (useful for gently prying apart the aluminum plates)
|
||||
|
||||
### Time Estimates:
|
||||
- Cooking: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Cooling: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Tidy up: 5–10 minutes"
|
||||
const tags = ["product","HDPE","melting","mould","sheetpress","compression"]
|
||||
const category = "Guides"
|
||||
const difficulty = "Medium"
|
||||
const time = "< 5 hours"
|
||||
const location = "Ballarat, Australia"
|
||||
---
|
||||
<Layout title={title} description={description}>
|
||||
<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
|
||||
<h1 class="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">{title}</h1>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./196262809_344431647079441_3023982204595924153_n.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Ballarat, Australia</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="space-y-12">
|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Preparing the mould</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./224199397_367670821405034_3085572952599806449_n.jpg')} alt="224199397_367670821405034_3085572952599806449_n.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Preparing the machine</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./2.jpg')} alt="2.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./3.jpg')} alt="3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./4.jpg')} alt="4.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Melting the plastic</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./208312738_561611505248788_6036887890691209982_n.jpg')} alt="208312738_561611505248788_6036887890691209982_n.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-4">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 4: Tidy up</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
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<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./209474903_342955087274669_8876330015513898172_n.jpg')} alt="209474903_342955087274669_8876330015513898172_n.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./213170382_1127309757761871_5015977441850639194_n.jpg')} alt="213170382_1127309757761871_5015977441850639194_n.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-5">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 5: Experiment with colours</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
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<Image src={import('./196262809_344431647079441_3023982204595924153_n.jpg')} alt="196262809_344431647079441_3023982204595924153_n.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
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|
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a simple & efficient 500mm x 300 mm sheet
|
||||
slug: make-a-simple--efficient-500mm-x-300-mm-sheet
|
||||
description: This is Zero Plastics Australia's large craft sheet design, an essential addition to any workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials Needed:
|
||||
- Sheet press
|
||||
- 800 grams (1.76 pounds) granulated plastic
|
||||
- 1 aluminum frame
|
||||
- 2 aluminum base plates
|
||||
- Stanley knife and paint scraper (useful for gently prying apart the aluminum plates)
|
||||
|
||||
### Time Estimates:
|
||||
- Cooking: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Cooling: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Tidy up: 5–10 minutes
|
||||
tags: ["product","HDPE","melting","mould","sheetpress","compression"]
|
||||
category: Guides
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Ballarat, Australia
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make a simple & efficient 500mm x 300 mm sheet
|
||||
<Image src={import('./196262809_344431647079441_3023982204595924153_n.jpg')} alt="Make a simple & efficient 500mm x 300 mm sheet" />
|
||||
This is Zero Plastics Australia's large craft sheet design, an essential addition to any workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials Needed:
|
||||
- Sheet press
|
||||
- 800 grams (1.76 pounds) granulated plastic
|
||||
- 1 aluminum frame
|
||||
- 2 aluminum base plates
|
||||
- Stanley knife and paint scraper (useful for gently prying apart the aluminum plates)
|
||||
|
||||
### Time Estimates:
|
||||
- Cooking: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Cooling: 20–30 minutes
|
||||
- Tidy up: 5–10 minutes
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Ballarat, Australia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Preparing the mould
|
||||
|
||||
You need two base plates and one aluminum frame (a thick border is advisable, as it will reduce bending). Place one base plate and the aluminum frame down, fill evenly with the plastic granules, then place the second base plate on top, creating a sandwich before closing.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./224199397_367670821405034_3085572952599806449_n.jpg')} alt="224199397_367670821405034_3085572952599806449_n.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Preparing the machine
|
||||
|
||||
Activate your machine. The temperature setting depends on the type of plastic utilized; however, this guide pertains to HDPE.
|
||||
|
||||
Once the temperature reaches 200°C (392°F), securely close the machine until a clicking sound is heard. Adjustments to the knob at the top may be necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./2.jpg')} alt="2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./3.jpg')} alt="3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./4.jpg')} alt="4.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Melting the plastic
|
||||
|
||||
Melting requires 20-30 minutes. Once completed, remove the aluminum plates and place them on concrete. Lay another concrete slab on top for compression. Adding weight is beneficial. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Exercising patience is important, as rushing this step can create problems.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./208312738_561611505248788_6036887890691209982_n.jpg')} alt="208312738_561611505248788_6036887890691209982_n.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Tidy up
|
||||
|
||||
Use the paint scraper to gently separate the plates by inserting it into the gap. Test various mold release methods. If a better method is discovered, kindly inform us. If the sheet becomes stuck, use a Stanley knife to carefully carve it out. Take your time to trim the edges for a cleaner finish.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./209474903_342955087274669_8876330015513898172_n.jpg')} alt="209474903_342955087274669_8876330015513898172_n.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./213170382_1127309757761871_5015977441850639194_n.jpg')} alt="213170382_1127309757761871_5015977441850639194_n.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Experiment with colours
|
||||
|
||||
Now that you are finished, experiment with colors and patterns.
|
||||
|
||||
For any inquiries, please email Zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you.
|
||||
|
||||
www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./196262809_344431647079441_3023982204595924153_n.jpg')} alt="196262809_344431647079441_3023982204595924153_n.jpg" />
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
|
||||
Here is a list of useful references related to plastic sheet fabrication with HDPE:
|
||||
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [HDPE Material Properties](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Zero Plastics Australia Craft Sheet Design (Aluminum Frame Template)](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Tutorials & Techniques
|
||||
- [Press Machine Setup Guide](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- [Mold Release Methods Documentation](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Tools & Suppliers
|
||||
- [Aluminum Frame Specifications](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- [Granulated HDPE Source (Australia)](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
|
||||
## Support & Contact
|
||||
- [Zero Plastics Australia Official Email](mailto:Zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Stanley knife
|
||||
- Paint scraper
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Sheet press machine [Learn more](www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- 2× aluminum base plates
|
||||
- 1× aluminum frame (thick border recommended)
|
||||
- 800g HDPE plastic granules
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
*None required*
|
||||
|
||||
### Additional Resources
|
||||
- [Zero Plastics Australia Website](www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)
|
||||
- Support email: [zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com](mailto:zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a stool with upcycled PETG 3D print waste
|
||||
slug: make-a-stool-with-upcycled-petg-3d-print-waste
|
||||
description: In this How-To, we will instruct you on converting 3D print waste into design objects using a shredder, a sheet press, and a CNC machine.
|
||||
tags: ["sheetpress","other machine","product","shredder"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 day
|
||||
keywords: 3D print waste recycling, design objects from 3D prints, plastic shredding process, sheet press for plastic, CNC machine for plastic, converting waste to design, 3D print waste to stool, Calenzano recycling project, sustainable 3D printing, plastic waste management
|
||||
location: Calenzano, Italy
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make a stool with upcycled PETG 3D print waste
|
||||
|
||||
In this How-To, we will instruct you on converting 3D print waste into design objects using a shredder, a sheet press, and a CNC machine.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Calenzano, Italy
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Collect plastic
|
||||
|
||||
Firstly, gather all the plastic remnants from your 3D printing activities, such as supports or defective prints. Sort the plastic by type, such as PLA, PETG, and ABS.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Begin to shredd
|
||||
|
||||
At this stage, shred the material and gather it. Determine how many times to run it through the shredder based on the desired size.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Now it's time for the sheetpress
|
||||
|
||||
Place all the chopped plastic into the 1x1 meter (39.37x39.37 inches) mold. Insert the mold into the sheet press to create the plastic sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Time for the CNC
|
||||
|
||||
Insert the 1x1 meter (3.28x3.28 feet) sheet, cut into 35x35 centimeter (13.78x13.78 inch) pieces, under the CNC machine to create rounded pieces with a 30 centimeter (11.81 inch) diameter.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Work is done
|
||||
|
||||
Now, all that remains is to drill the plastic discs to be fixed to a metal base, and here is our stool.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
Here are the essential tools, hardware, and software required for converting 3D print waste into design objects:
|
||||
|
||||
### Tools & Hardware
|
||||
- **Shredder**: For breaking down plastic remnants into smaller pieces.
|
||||
- **Sheet press with 1x1m (39.37x39.37") mold**: To compress shredded plastic into uniform sheets.
|
||||
- **CNC machine**: Processes 35x35cm (13.78x13.78") sheets into 30cm (11.81") diameter discs.
|
||||
- **Drill**: For creating attachment points in discs for assembly.
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- **CAD/CAM software** (implied): Needed for designing and programming CNC machining paths.
|
||||
## References
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [How to Recycle Your 3D Print Waste with 3D Filament Recycler](https://kingroon.com/blogs/3d-printing-guides/3d-filament-recycler)
|
||||
- [3D Printing Recycling: For Sustainability](https://jlc3dp.com/blog/3d-printing-recycling-for-sustainability)
|
||||
- [3D Printing with Plastic Waste: Turning Trash into Treasure](https://www.piocreat3d.com/3d-printing-with-plastic-waste-turning-trash-into-treasure/)
|
||||
- [PLA Recycling: Can PLA 3D Printer Filament be Recycled?](https://www.wevolver.com/article/pla-recycling)
|
||||
- [How to Recycle 3D Filaments and Prints](https://3dinsider.com/recycling-3d-prints/)
|
||||
- [Filamentive launches UK's first 3D print waste recycling scheme](https://www.voxelmatters.com/filamentive-launches-uks-first-3d-print-waste-recycling-scheme/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Research Papers
|
||||
- [Evaluation of the Viability of 3D Printing in Recycling Polymers](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11054724/)
|
||||
- [Sustainable recycling of 3D printing filament](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214860418307802)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube Tutorials
|
||||
- [Recycling 3D Printing Waste into New Material](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPl32aKtsE8)
|
||||
- [Recycling 3D Prints and Waste Plastic into Filament](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXY1EygE4R8)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Recycling Workflow](https://preciousplastic.com)
|
||||
- [SmallPond Framework for Plastic Recycling](https://github.com/deepseek-ai/smallpond)
|
||||
|
||||
### Academic & Educational Projects
|
||||
- [UWF 3D-Printed Materials Recycling Project](https://news.uwf.edu/uwf-faculty-member-combines-innovation-and-sustainability-with-3d-printed-materials-recycling-project/)
|
||||
- [3R-3D Educational Project in Sora](https://felfil.com/reduce-reuse-recycle-and-3d-printing-3r-3d-educational-project-in-sora/)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Make a stool with upcycled PETG 3D print waste"
|
||||
const description = "In this How-To, we will instruct you on converting 3D print waste into design objects using a shredder, a sheet press, and a CNC machine."
|
||||
const tags = ["sheetpress","other machine","product","shredder"]
|
||||
const category = "uncategorized"
|
||||
const difficulty = "Medium"
|
||||
const time = "< 1 day"
|
||||
const location = "Calenzano, Italy"
|
||||
---
|
||||
<Layout title={title} description={description}>
|
||||
<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
|
||||
<h1 class="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">{title}</h1>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230315_152528-18a5f104891.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Calenzano, Italy</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="space-y-12">
|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Collect plastic</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_20230830_124924_Gallery-18a5119b7de.jpg')} alt="Screenshot_20230830_124924_Gallery-18a5119b7de.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Begin to shredd</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_114152-18a511c7317.jpg')} alt="20230831_114152-18a511c7317.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_114209-18a511c83b3.jpg')} alt="20230831_114209-18a511c83b3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_114253-18a511c8ea3.jpg')} alt="20230831_114253-18a511c8ea3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Now it's time for the sheetpress</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230711_120925-18a512093f5.jpg')} alt="20230711_120925-18a512093f5.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-4">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 4: Time for the CNC</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_20230901_160800_Gallery-18a51219968.jpg')} alt="Screenshot_20230901_160800_Gallery-18a51219968.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230623_113418-18a5121aac5.jpg')} alt="20230623_113418-18a5121aac5.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-5">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 5: Work is done</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_115246-18a5122e6d1.jpg')} alt="20230831_115246-18a5122e6d1.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230315_152528-18a5122f2a3.jpg')} alt="20230315_152528-18a5122f2a3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
</Layout>
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make a stool with upcycled PETG 3D print waste
|
||||
slug: make-a-stool-with-upcycled-petg-3d-print-waste
|
||||
description: In this How-To, we will instruct you on converting 3D print waste into design objects using a shredder, a sheet press, and a CNC machine.
|
||||
tags: ["sheetpress","other machine","product","shredder"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 day
|
||||
location: Calenzano, Italy
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make a stool with upcycled PETG 3D print waste
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230315_152528-18a5f104891.jpg')} alt="Make a stool with upcycled PETG 3D print waste" />
|
||||
In this How-To, we will instruct you on converting 3D print waste into design objects using a shredder, a sheet press, and a CNC machine.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Calenzano, Italy
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Collect plastic
|
||||
|
||||
Firstly, gather all the plastic remnants from your 3D printing activities, such as supports or defective prints. Sort the plastic by type, such as PLA, PETG, and ABS.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_20230830_124924_Gallery-18a5119b7de.jpg')} alt="Screenshot_20230830_124924_Gallery-18a5119b7de.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Begin to shredd
|
||||
|
||||
At this stage, shred the material and gather it. Determine how many times to run it through the shredder based on the desired size.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_114152-18a511c7317.jpg')} alt="20230831_114152-18a511c7317.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_114209-18a511c83b3.jpg')} alt="20230831_114209-18a511c83b3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_114253-18a511c8ea3.jpg')} alt="20230831_114253-18a511c8ea3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Now it's time for the sheetpress
|
||||
|
||||
Place all the chopped plastic into the 1x1 meter (39.37x39.37 inches) mold. Insert the mold into the sheet press to create the plastic sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230711_120925-18a512093f5.jpg')} alt="20230711_120925-18a512093f5.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Time for the CNC
|
||||
|
||||
Insert the 1x1 meter (3.28x3.28 feet) sheet, cut into 35x35 centimeter (13.78x13.78 inch) pieces, under the CNC machine to create rounded pieces with a 30 centimeter (11.81 inch) diameter.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_20230901_160800_Gallery-18a51219968.jpg')} alt="Screenshot_20230901_160800_Gallery-18a51219968.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230623_113418-18a5121aac5.jpg')} alt="20230623_113418-18a5121aac5.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Work is done
|
||||
|
||||
Now, all that remains is to drill the plastic discs to be fixed to a metal base, and here is our stool.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230831_115246-18a5122e6d1.jpg')} alt="20230831_115246-18a5122e6d1.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./20230315_152528-18a5122f2a3.jpg')} alt="20230315_152528-18a5122f2a3.jpg" />
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [How to Recycle Your 3D Print Waste with 3D Filament Recycler](https://kingroon.com/blogs/3d-printing-guides/3d-filament-recycler)
|
||||
- [3D Printing Recycling: For Sustainability](https://jlc3dp.com/blog/3d-printing-recycling-for-sustainability)
|
||||
- [3D Printing with Plastic Waste: Turning Trash into Treasure](https://www.piocreat3d.com/3d-printing-with-plastic-waste-turning-trash-into-treasure/)
|
||||
- [PLA Recycling: Can PLA 3D Printer Filament be Recycled?](https://www.wevolver.com/article/pla-recycling)
|
||||
- [How to Recycle 3D Filaments and Prints](https://3dinsider.com/recycling-3d-prints/)
|
||||
- [Filamentive launches UK's first 3D print waste recycling scheme](https://www.voxelmatters.com/filamentive-launches-uks-first-3d-print-waste-recycling-scheme/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Research Papers
|
||||
- [Evaluation of the Viability of 3D Printing in Recycling Polymers](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11054724/)
|
||||
- [Sustainable recycling of 3D printing filament](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214860418307802)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube Tutorials
|
||||
- [Recycling 3D Printing Waste into New Material](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPl32aKtsE8)
|
||||
- [Recycling 3D Prints and Waste Plastic into Filament](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXY1EygE4R8)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Recycling Workflow](https://preciousplastic.com)
|
||||
- [SmallPond Framework for Plastic Recycling](https://github.com/deepseek-ai/smallpond)
|
||||
|
||||
### Academic & Educational Projects
|
||||
- [UWF 3D-Printed Materials Recycling Project](https://news.uwf.edu/uwf-faculty-member-combines-innovation-and-sustainability-with-3d-printed-materials-recycling-project/)
|
||||
- [3R-3D Educational Project in Sora](https://felfil.com/reduce-reuse-recycle-and-3d-printing-3r-3d-educational-project-in-sora/)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
|
||||
Here are the essential tools, hardware, and software required for converting 3D print waste into design objects:
|
||||
|
||||
### Tools & Hardware
|
||||
- **Shredder**: For breaking down plastic remnants into smaller pieces.
|
||||
- **Sheet press with 1x1m (39.37x39.37") mold**: To compress shredded plastic into uniform sheets.
|
||||
- **CNC machine**: Processes 35x35cm (13.78x13.78") sheets into 30cm (11.81") diameter discs.
|
||||
- **Drill**: For creating attachment points in discs for assembly.
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- **CAD/CAM software** (implied): Needed for designing and programming CNC machining paths.
|
||||
120
howtos/make-an-automated-injection-molding-machine/README.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make an automated injection molding machine
|
||||
slug: make-an-automated-injection-molding-machine
|
||||
description: This tutorial provides instructions on constructing an affordable, automated injection molding machine. The folder is too large to upload here.
|
||||
|
||||
A link to our Dropbox, where you can download the folder, is provided.
|
||||
tags: ["injection","research","other machine","extrusion"]
|
||||
category: Machines
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: 1+ months
|
||||
keywords: injection molding machine, automated injection molding, affordable injection molding, CAD files, Bill of Material, troubleshooting injection molding, circuit diagram, machine construction guide, complex molding machines, injection molding enhancements
|
||||
location: Schopfheim, Germany
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make an automated injection molding machine
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial provides instructions on constructing an affordable, automated injection molding machine. The folder is too large to upload here.
|
||||
|
||||
A link to our Dropbox, where you can download the folder, is provided.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Schopfheim, Germany
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Download the folder
|
||||
|
||||
### Guide Overview
|
||||
|
||||
Download and read the Guide.pdf thoroughly.
|
||||
|
||||
**Link:**
|
||||
|
||||
[Guide Download](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0)
|
||||
|
||||
**Notice:** The machine is a work in progress and not yet perfected. A troubleshooting section is included to outline potential areas for improvement.
|
||||
|
||||
The Guide.pdf provides essential information and explains the structure of the content.
|
||||
|
||||
### Package Contents:
|
||||
|
||||
- CAD Files
|
||||
- Bill of Material (BOM)
|
||||
- Blueprints
|
||||
- Program
|
||||
- Circuit Diagram
|
||||
- Additional Images
|
||||
|
||||
We opted to include comprehensive details. Do not be concerned if the material delves deeply into specifics.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Check out the design
|
||||
|
||||
Before considering the construction of this machine, ensure it aligns with your expertise.
|
||||
|
||||
This machine possesses greater complexity than standard injection or extrusion machines.
|
||||
|
||||
In the download folder, a highly detailed CAD of the current design is available.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Replicate and do even better;)
|
||||
|
||||
If you wish to accept the challenge, consider constructing the machine yourself.
|
||||
|
||||
In this video, you can observe how we are already utilizing it.
|
||||
|
||||
[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq9IbetsLB4&t=2s)
|
||||
|
||||
If you have innovative ideas and have made enhancements to your machine, please share your insights.
|
||||
|
||||
Best regards,
|
||||
SOTOP
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- CAD software ([CAD Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- 3D printer/CNC machine ([CAD Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Soldering equipment ([Circuit Diagram](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Mechanical assembly tools (wrenches, screwdrivers)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- CAD platform (e.g., Fusion 360) ([CAD Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Arduino IDE/PlatformIO ([Program](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- KiCad/Eagle ([Circuit Diagram](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Components from BOM ([Bill of Materials](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Microcontroller (Arduino-compatible)
|
||||
- Stepper motors with drivers
|
||||
- High-temperature heaters and sensors
|
||||
- Aluminum/steel structural parts ([Blueprints](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Useful References
|
||||
|
||||
### Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Injection Molding Machine Design Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0) (CAD, BOM, circuit diagrams)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [Machine Demonstration Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq9IbetsLB4&t=2s)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Make an automated injection molding machine"
|
||||
const description = "This tutorial provides instructions on constructing an affordable, automated injection molding machine. The folder is too large to upload here.
|
||||
|
||||
A link to our Dropbox, where you can download the folder, is provided."
|
||||
const tags = ["injection","research","other machine","extrusion"]
|
||||
const category = "Machines"
|
||||
const difficulty = "Hard"
|
||||
const time = "1+ months"
|
||||
const location = "Schopfheim, Germany"
|
||||
---
|
||||
<Layout title={title} description={description}>
|
||||
<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
|
||||
<h1 class="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">{title}</h1>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Photo 26.08.20, 14 03 00.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Schopfheim, Germany</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="space-y-12">
|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Download the folder</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Blueprint.PNG')} alt="Blueprint.PNG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./BOM.PNG')} alt="BOM.PNG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./circuit.PNG')} alt="circuit.PNG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Check out the design</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Rendering.PNG')} alt="Rendering.PNG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./section analysis.PNG')} alt="section analysis.PNG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./CAD angle.PNG')} alt="CAD angle.PNG" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Replicate and do even better;)</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Photo 26.08.20, 14 34 26.jpg')} alt="Photo 26.08.20, 14 34 26.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Photo 26.08.20, 14 01 47.jpg')} alt="Photo 26.08.20, 14 01 47.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./phone covers.jpg')} alt="phone covers.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
</Layout>
|
||||
93
howtos/make-an-automated-injection-molding-machine/index.mdx
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93
howtos/make-an-automated-injection-molding-machine/index.mdx
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@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make an automated injection molding machine
|
||||
slug: make-an-automated-injection-molding-machine
|
||||
description: This tutorial provides instructions on constructing an affordable, automated injection molding machine. The folder is too large to upload here.
|
||||
|
||||
A link to our Dropbox, where you can download the folder, is provided.
|
||||
tags: ["injection","research","other machine","extrusion"]
|
||||
category: Machines
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: 1+ months
|
||||
location: Schopfheim, Germany
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make an automated injection molding machine
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Photo_26.08.20_14_03_00.jpg')} alt="Make an automated injection molding machine" />
|
||||
This tutorial provides instructions on constructing an affordable, automated injection molding machine. The folder is too large to upload here.
|
||||
|
||||
A link to our Dropbox, where you can download the folder, is provided.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Schopfheim, Germany
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Download the folder
|
||||
|
||||
### Guide Overview
|
||||
|
||||
Download and read the Guide.pdf thoroughly.
|
||||
|
||||
**Link:**
|
||||
|
||||
[Guide Download](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0)
|
||||
|
||||
**Notice:** The machine is a work in progress and not yet perfected. A troubleshooting section is included to outline potential areas for improvement.
|
||||
|
||||
The Guide.pdf provides essential information and explains the structure of the content.
|
||||
|
||||
### Package Contents:
|
||||
|
||||
- CAD Files
|
||||
- Bill of Material (BOM)
|
||||
- Blueprints
|
||||
- Program
|
||||
- Circuit Diagram
|
||||
- Additional Images
|
||||
|
||||
We opted to include comprehensive details. Do not be concerned if the material delves deeply into specifics.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Blueprint.PNG')} alt="Blueprint.PNG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./BOM.PNG')} alt="BOM.PNG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./circuit.PNG')} alt="circuit.PNG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Check out the design
|
||||
|
||||
Before considering the construction of this machine, ensure it aligns with your expertise.
|
||||
|
||||
This machine possesses greater complexity than standard injection or extrusion machines.
|
||||
|
||||
In the download folder, a highly detailed CAD of the current design is available.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Rendering.PNG')} alt="Rendering.PNG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./section_analysis.PNG')} alt="section analysis.PNG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./CAD_angle.PNG')} alt="CAD angle.PNG" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Replicate and do even better;)
|
||||
|
||||
If you wish to accept the challenge, consider constructing the machine yourself.
|
||||
|
||||
In this video, you can observe how we are already utilizing it.
|
||||
|
||||
[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq9IbetsLB4&t=2s)
|
||||
|
||||
If you have innovative ideas and have made enhancements to your machine, please share your insights.
|
||||
|
||||
Best regards,
|
||||
SOTOP
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Photo_26.08.20_14_34_26.jpg')} alt="Photo 26.08.20, 14 34 26.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Photo_26.08.20_14_01_47.jpg')} alt="Photo 26.08.20, 14 01 47.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./phone_covers.jpg')} alt="phone covers.jpg" />
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
|
||||
## Useful References
|
||||
|
||||
### Open Source Designs
|
||||
- [Injection Molding Machine Design Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0) (CAD, BOM, circuit diagrams)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [Machine Demonstration Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq9IbetsLB4&t=2s)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- CAD software ([CAD Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- 3D printer/CNC machine ([CAD Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Soldering equipment ([Circuit Diagram](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Mechanical assembly tools (wrenches, screwdrivers)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- CAD platform (e.g., Fusion 360) ([CAD Files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Arduino IDE/PlatformIO ([Program](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- KiCad/Eagle ([Circuit Diagram](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Components from BOM ([Bill of Materials](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
- Microcontroller (Arduino-compatible)
|
||||
- Stepper motors with drivers
|
||||
- High-temperature heaters and sensors
|
||||
- Aluminum/steel structural parts ([Blueprints](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0))
|
||||
190
howtos/make-buttons-from-ocean-rope/README.md
Normal file
190
howtos/make-buttons-from-ocean-rope/README.md
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@ -0,0 +1,190 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make buttons from Ocean Rope
|
||||
slug: make-buttons-from-ocean-rope
|
||||
description: As a coastal workshop, it is unsurprising that some of our prototyping focuses on plastics collected during Norfolk beach cleans. Ocean rope is a common discovery for beach cleaners along the 100 miles (160.93 km) of the Norfolk coastline and was one of our earliest experiments in manufacturing from beach findings.
|
||||
|
||||
We select ropes from local finds that exhibit the characteristics of polypropylene ropes, which are not stretchy and are often brittle and crunchy to the touch, commonly in a light aqua blue. We share this video on World Ocean Day because, as a coastal workshop, we feel a particular responsibility for removing plastic from the ocean and transforming it into items that should not return to the sea. Plastic is not the solution for future production, and to address upcoming plastic challenges, significant reductions in production are necessary. Our work focuses on educating about existing plastic while campaigning for stronger policies to reduce production at its source.
|
||||
tags: ["product","mould","PP","injection"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 hour
|
||||
keywords: coastal workshop, Norfolk beach cleans, polypropylene rope, marine preservation, beach cleaning groups, plastic recycling, ocean rope upcycling, environmental responsibility, plastic waste reduction, sustainable manufacturing
|
||||
location: Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make buttons from Ocean Rope
|
||||
|
||||
As a coastal workshop, it is unsurprising that some of our prototyping focuses on plastics collected during Norfolk beach cleans. Ocean rope is a common discovery for beach cleaners along the 100 miles (160.93 km) of the Norfolk coastline and was one of our earliest experiments in manufacturing from beach findings.
|
||||
|
||||
We select ropes from local finds that exhibit the characteristics of polypropylene ropes, which are not stretchy and are often brittle and crunchy to the touch, commonly in a light aqua blue. We share this video on World Ocean Day because, as a coastal workshop, we feel a particular responsibility for removing plastic from the ocean and transforming it into items that should not return to the sea. Plastic is not the solution for future production, and to address upcoming plastic challenges, significant reductions in production are necessary. Our work focuses on educating about existing plastic while campaigning for stronger policies to reduce production at its source.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Source some ocean rope
|
||||
|
||||
An essential step, though perhaps obvious, is worth mentioning nonetheless. Beach clean groups in Norfolk sought a destination for their collected plastics to prevent them from ending up in landfills. We have collaborated with these groups for over a year, during which they gather significant quantities of rope from the Norfolk coastline each month.
|
||||
|
||||
If you reside in a coastal area, consider reaching out to organized groups you can locate. They often appreciate the chance to have their plastic collected, as they typically possess a strong affinity and sense of responsibility for marine preservation and ensuring waste is properly managed.
|
||||
|
||||
If you are not located near the coast, it may be valuable to connect with beach clean groups elsewhere as a potential source, although sourcing local plastics is generally advisable.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Sort and inspect your rope
|
||||
|
||||
Sorting and inspecting rope is a crucial step before cleaning. During this process, it is important to identify polypropylene (PP) rope and remove any items such as duct tape or zip ties that may be attached to the rope and won't be eliminated through cleaning.
|
||||
|
||||
Identifying polypropylene (PP) ocean rope is relatively straightforward, though not a guaranteed method for accurate material identification. Polypropylene (PP) ropes are distinctly plastic, with characteristic features that typically indicate the correct type. These ropes are not stretchy, often brittle and crunchy to the touch, and commonly a light aqua blue. Ocean rope can also appear black, yellow, or white, though the light blue is generally the easiest to recognize.
|
||||
|
||||
Use scissors to remove items like duct tape or zip ties attached to the rope. General dirt will be addressed in the subsequent cleaning step.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Clean and dry the rope
|
||||
|
||||
Cleaning and drying the rope is a straightforward process. A laundry bag, a washing machine, and an airing cupboard are necessary. Use a regular 40-degree centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit) wash with an unfragranced detergent.
|
||||
|
||||
For drying, utilize common household or workshop areas. Keep the rope in the laundry bag and place it in either an airing cupboard overnight or on a windowsill on a sunny day. Typically, after an afternoon or night in one of these locations, the rope should feel dry. If it remains damp, rearrange the rope so different sections are on top, and leave it for another afternoon or evening.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Shred your rope
|
||||
|
||||
We've discovered that shredding ocean rope is a distinct process compared to shredding hard plastics like DVD cases or soft drink bottle lids. Some ocean ropes obtained from beach cleanups have been found to be as thick as 1.4 inches (36 mm), prompting the use of our larger commercial shredder instead of a smaller one. We recommend checking the thickness of the rope you intend to shred and evaluating the capability of your shredder.
|
||||
|
||||
Additionally, it was observed that only a small proportion of the shredded rope fell into the collection bin beneath the blades. Shredding for a longer duration may alter this outcome. In our case, shredding was conducted for a brief period, after which we collected the shredded rope from the bin and carefully removed any remnants from the shredder with gloves after disconnecting the power.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Select your mould and machine and apply heat
|
||||
|
||||
Once your materials are prepared for fabrication, select your mold and machinery. We utilize a large button mold with ocean rope, heating the mold in a small oven prior to use. Upon using our mold, we observed minor corrosion on the inner surface, which was removed with fine sandpaper.
|
||||
|
||||
Equip yourself with personal protective equipment, including a double charcoal-activated face mask and heat-resistant gloves. Ensure your workspace is well-ventilated. Occasionally, a fume extractor is employed; however, for this tutorial, we maximized airflow by opening the workshop's double doors. Preheat your small oven to the required temperature. We set both the oven and the mold to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Prepare the Arbour Press for use
|
||||
|
||||
Set up your Arbour Press or injection molding machine in a clear, ventilated space on a firm surface and switch it on. We operate our Arbour Press at 265 degrees Celsius (500 degrees Fahrenheit).
|
||||
|
||||
Loading your injection molder with shredded rope differs from loading it with shredded hard plastics like DVD cases or soft drink bottle lids. Instead of pouring granules into the hopper, the shredded rope requires more careful handling. While wearing heat-resistant gloves, drop shredded rope into the hopper and use a metal rod to guide it into the chamber. The final step involves using the shaft of the Arbour Press to move it into the body of the press, ready for injection.
|
||||
|
||||
When preparing the press for the first injection of the day, allow the Arbour Press to stand for approximately 20 minutes once the material is inside and the temperature stabilizes. Shredded rope may contain more trapped air compared to shredded hard plastics.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Mould your ocean rope buttons
|
||||
|
||||
Once the mold reaches the desired temperature and the Arbour Press has been prepared with the ocean rope for insertion, remove the mold from the mini oven. Ensure there is adequate space on the workbench to place the mold once it is filled and sufficient room to maneuver safely around the Arbour Press. Lower the jack, regulate the flow of molten plastic, and position the mold under the nozzle. When ready, connect the mold to the nozzle of the Arbour Press and apply pressure to inject the plastic.
|
||||
|
||||
It is crucial to closely monitor both the mold and the pressure from the lever delivering the molten plastic. During this procedure, a small amount of condensation may be observed leaving the mold mid-injection, along with noticeable resistance once the mold is filled.
|
||||
|
||||
Relieve some pressure from the lever delivering the molten plastic, lower the mold with the jack, and place the filled mold onto the workbench, ensuring that the Arbour Press can be safely left unattended.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Opening the mould and finishing your buttons
|
||||
|
||||
During this final stage, we manage our anticipation and remain focused on the process. We assess the condition of the plastic within the mold by observing the visible plastic where the nozzle injected it. Generally, this requires leaving the mold for a few minutes before proceeding to open it.
|
||||
|
||||
Wearing gloves to guard against heat and potential injury if the spanner slips, we cautiously remove the bolts securing the mold. Placing the mold on the workbench, we use a tool to carefully pry it open.
|
||||
|
||||
Sometimes, the buttons are easily removed. Occasionally, buttons adhere more firmly to the mold as the plastic has cooled and contracted around the mold components. If you need to lever the buttons out of the mold, proceed with great care since scratches on the buttons are difficult to eliminate. We attempt to remove stubborn buttons using any remaining sprue and a small flathead screwdriver. Finish the buttons by trimming off any mold marks.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Scissors (for removing duct tape/zip ties)
|
||||
- Metal rod (guides shredded rope into injection molder)
|
||||
- Small flathead screwdriver (removes stubborn buttons from molds)
|
||||
- Spanner (removes mold bolts)
|
||||
- Fine sandpaper (cleans mold corrosion)
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Commercial shredder (handles thick ropes up to 36mm)
|
||||
- Arbour Press/injection molding machine (operates at 265°C/500°F)
|
||||
- Small oven (preheats molds to 200°C/390°F)
|
||||
- Large button mold (requires periodic corrosion removal)
|
||||
- Washing machine (40°C/104°F cycle with laundry bag)
|
||||
|
||||
### Protective Equipment
|
||||
- Heat-resistant gloves (for handling hot molds/materials)
|
||||
- Double charcoal-activated face mask (prevents fume inhalation)
|
||||
- Gloves (general heat/cut protection during mold handling)
|
||||
- Fume extractor (occasionally used for ventilation) [optional]
|
||||
- Firm, ventilated workspace (essential for machinery safety)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Must reuse rope before it is recycled - Oceanize](https://oceanize.no/en/2022/12/16/skal-gjenbruke-tau-for-det-resirkuleres/)
|
||||
- [The Ocean Material Recycling Workshop](https://oceanmaterial.com/the-ocean-material-recycling-workshop/)
|
||||
- [Rope Recycling in the UK: Fishing and marine ropes– Waterhaul](https://waterhaul.co/blogs/traceable-marine-plastic-articles/rope-recycling)
|
||||
- [Fears for marine wildlife as plastic washes up on the Norfolk coast](https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/fears-for-marine-wildlife-as-plastic-washes-up-on-the-norfolk-coast)
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_Plastic)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Understanding Plastics Recycling 2E: Economic, Ecological, and Technical Aspects of Plastic Waste Handling](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/understanding-plastics-recycling-2e-natalie-rudolph/1137695178)
|
||||
- [Plastic Waste and Recycling](https://www.nhbs.com/en/plastic-waste-and-recycling-book)
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Open source technology to track the movement of plastic pollution](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0242459)
|
||||
- [The future of ocean plastics: designing diverse collaboration frameworks](https://darchive.mblwhoilibrary.org/bitstreams/093fdf43-f14d-49de-a494-5a4ee9fa6901/download)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Recycle Beach Waste ON the Beach](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3St_8uuLHM)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Make buttons from Ocean Rope - Precious Plastic Academy](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/make-buttons-from-ocean-rope)
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Open Source Fund](https://opencollective.com/precious-plastic/projects/open-source-fund)
|
||||
- [A Partnership for PROS: Plastic Free Restoration of Oyster Shorelines](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ncbs/2021/09/03/a-partnership-for-pros-plastic-free-restoration-of-oyster-shorelines/)
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Recycling? This Open Source Kit Lets You Turn Waste Into Resource](https://en.reset.org/diy-plastic-recycling-open-source-kit-lets-you-turn-waste-resource-11172016/)
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Make buttons from Ocean Rope"
|
||||
const description = "As a coastal workshop, it is unsurprising that some of our prototyping focuses on plastics collected during Norfolk beach cleans. Ocean rope is a common discovery for beach cleaners along the 100 miles (160.93 km) of the Norfolk coastline and was one of our earliest experiments in manufacturing from beach findings.
|
||||
|
||||
We select ropes from local finds that exhibit the characteristics of polypropylene ropes, which are not stretchy and are often brittle and crunchy to the touch, commonly in a light aqua blue. We share this video on World Ocean Day because, as a coastal workshop, we feel a particular responsibility for removing plastic from the ocean and transforming it into items that should not return to the sea. Plastic is not the solution for future production, and to address upcoming plastic challenges, significant reductions in production are necessary. Our work focuses on educating about existing plastic while campaigning for stronger policies to reduce production at its source."
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./PP Title screen - Buttons from ocean rope 2-18881c5a566.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Source some ocean rope</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Clean and dry the rope</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2-18881df7004.jpeg')} alt="image2-18881df7004.jpeg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-4">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 4: Shred your rope</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0 (2)-18881e8c3ad.jpeg')} alt="image0 (2)-18881e8c3ad.jpeg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
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|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2 (1)-18881e8ede2.jpeg')} alt="image2 (1)-18881e8ede2.jpeg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-5">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 5: Select your mould and machine and apply heat</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-6">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 6: Prepare the Arbour Press for use</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-7">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 7: Mould your ocean rope buttons </h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
<section class="step-8">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 8: Opening the mould and finishing your buttons</h2>
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make buttons from Ocean Rope
|
||||
slug: make-buttons-from-ocean-rope
|
||||
description: As a coastal workshop, it is unsurprising that some of our prototyping focuses on plastics collected during Norfolk beach cleans. Ocean rope is a common discovery for beach cleaners along the 100 miles (160.93 km) of the Norfolk coastline and was one of our earliest experiments in manufacturing from beach findings.
|
||||
|
||||
We select ropes from local finds that exhibit the characteristics of polypropylene ropes, which are not stretchy and are often brittle and crunchy to the touch, commonly in a light aqua blue. We share this video on World Ocean Day because, as a coastal workshop, we feel a particular responsibility for removing plastic from the ocean and transforming it into items that should not return to the sea. Plastic is not the solution for future production, and to address upcoming plastic challenges, significant reductions in production are necessary. Our work focuses on educating about existing plastic while campaigning for stronger policies to reduce production at its source.
|
||||
tags: ["product","mould","PP","injection"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 hour
|
||||
location: Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make buttons from Ocean Rope
|
||||
<Image src={import('./PP_Title_screen_-_Buttons_from_ocean_rope_2-18881c5a566.jpg')} alt="Make buttons from Ocean Rope" />
|
||||
As a coastal workshop, it is unsurprising that some of our prototyping focuses on plastics collected during Norfolk beach cleans. Ocean rope is a common discovery for beach cleaners along the 100 miles (160.93 km) of the Norfolk coastline and was one of our earliest experiments in manufacturing from beach findings.
|
||||
|
||||
We select ropes from local finds that exhibit the characteristics of polypropylene ropes, which are not stretchy and are often brittle and crunchy to the touch, commonly in a light aqua blue. We share this video on World Ocean Day because, as a coastal workshop, we feel a particular responsibility for removing plastic from the ocean and transforming it into items that should not return to the sea. Plastic is not the solution for future production, and to address upcoming plastic challenges, significant reductions in production are necessary. Our work focuses on educating about existing plastic while campaigning for stronger policies to reduce production at its source.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Source some ocean rope
|
||||
|
||||
An essential step, though perhaps obvious, is worth mentioning nonetheless. Beach clean groups in Norfolk sought a destination for their collected plastics to prevent them from ending up in landfills. We have collaborated with these groups for over a year, during which they gather significant quantities of rope from the Norfolk coastline each month.
|
||||
|
||||
If you reside in a coastal area, consider reaching out to organized groups you can locate. They often appreciate the chance to have their plastic collected, as they typically possess a strong affinity and sense of responsibility for marine preservation and ensuring waste is properly managed.
|
||||
|
||||
If you are not located near the coast, it may be valuable to connect with beach clean groups elsewhere as a potential source, although sourcing local plastics is generally advisable.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1C26FDA4-673E-462E-B41B-83D880985552-18881cf5fa4.JPG')} alt="1C26FDA4-673E-462E-B41B-83D880985552-18881cf5fa4.JPG" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Beach_clean_group-18881d0e544.jpg')} alt="Beach clean group-18881d0e544.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Sort and inspect your rope
|
||||
|
||||
Sorting and inspecting rope is a crucial step before cleaning. During this process, it is important to identify polypropylene (PP) rope and remove any items such as duct tape or zip ties that may be attached to the rope and won't be eliminated through cleaning.
|
||||
|
||||
Identifying polypropylene (PP) ocean rope is relatively straightforward, though not a guaranteed method for accurate material identification. Polypropylene (PP) ropes are distinctly plastic, with characteristic features that typically indicate the correct type. These ropes are not stretchy, often brittle and crunchy to the touch, and commonly a light aqua blue. Ocean rope can also appear black, yellow, or white, though the light blue is generally the easiest to recognize.
|
||||
|
||||
Use scissors to remove items like duct tape or zip ties attached to the rope. General dirt will be addressed in the subsequent cleaning step.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0-18881d43479.jpeg')} alt="image0-18881d43479.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1-18881d44565.jpeg')} alt="image1-18881d44565.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Clean and dry the rope
|
||||
|
||||
Cleaning and drying the rope is a straightforward process. A laundry bag, a washing machine, and an airing cupboard are necessary. Use a regular 40-degree centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit) wash with an unfragranced detergent.
|
||||
|
||||
For drying, utilize common household or workshop areas. Keep the rope in the laundry bag and place it in either an airing cupboard overnight or on a windowsill on a sunny day. Typically, after an afternoon or night in one of these locations, the rope should feel dry. If it remains damp, rearrange the rope so different sections are on top, and leave it for another afternoon or evening.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_1-18881df51cb.jpeg')} alt="image0 (1)-18881df51cb.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1_1-18881df60c6.jpeg')} alt="image1 (1)-18881df60c6.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2-18881df7004.jpeg')} alt="image2-18881df7004.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Shred your rope
|
||||
|
||||
We've discovered that shredding ocean rope is a distinct process compared to shredding hard plastics like DVD cases or soft drink bottle lids. Some ocean ropes obtained from beach cleanups have been found to be as thick as 1.4 inches (36 mm), prompting the use of our larger commercial shredder instead of a smaller one. We recommend checking the thickness of the rope you intend to shred and evaluating the capability of your shredder.
|
||||
|
||||
Additionally, it was observed that only a small proportion of the shredded rope fell into the collection bin beneath the blades. Shredding for a longer duration may alter this outcome. In our case, shredding was conducted for a brief period, after which we collected the shredded rope from the bin and carefully removed any remnants from the shredder with gloves after disconnecting the power.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_2-18881e8c3ad.jpeg')} alt="image0 (2)-18881e8c3ad.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1_2-18881e8d8f7.jpeg')} alt="image1 (2)-18881e8d8f7.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2_1-18881e8ede2.jpeg')} alt="image2 (1)-18881e8ede2.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Select your mould and machine and apply heat
|
||||
|
||||
Once your materials are prepared for fabrication, select your mold and machinery. We utilize a large button mold with ocean rope, heating the mold in a small oven prior to use. Upon using our mold, we observed minor corrosion on the inner surface, which was removed with fine sandpaper.
|
||||
|
||||
Equip yourself with personal protective equipment, including a double charcoal-activated face mask and heat-resistant gloves. Ensure your workspace is well-ventilated. Occasionally, a fume extractor is employed; however, for this tutorial, we maximized airflow by opening the workshop's double doors. Preheat your small oven to the required temperature. We set both the oven and the mold to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_3-18881f29a14.jpeg')} alt="image0 (3)-18881f29a14.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1_3-18881f2ac07.jpeg')} alt="image1 (3)-18881f2ac07.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2_2-18881f2baed.jpeg')} alt="image2 (2)-18881f2baed.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Prepare the Arbour Press for use
|
||||
|
||||
Set up your Arbour Press or injection molding machine in a clear, ventilated space on a firm surface and switch it on. We operate our Arbour Press at 265 degrees Celsius (500 degrees Fahrenheit).
|
||||
|
||||
Loading your injection molder with shredded rope differs from loading it with shredded hard plastics like DVD cases or soft drink bottle lids. Instead of pouring granules into the hopper, the shredded rope requires more careful handling. While wearing heat-resistant gloves, drop shredded rope into the hopper and use a metal rod to guide it into the chamber. The final step involves using the shaft of the Arbour Press to move it into the body of the press, ready for injection.
|
||||
|
||||
When preparing the press for the first injection of the day, allow the Arbour Press to stand for approximately 20 minutes once the material is inside and the temperature stabilizes. Shredded rope may contain more trapped air compared to shredded hard plastics.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_4-18881fd0731.jpeg')} alt="image0 (4)-18881fd0731.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1_4-18881fd2225.jpeg')} alt="image1 (4)-18881fd2225.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_5-18881fd3846.jpeg')} alt="image0 (5)-18881fd3846.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 7: Mould your ocean rope buttons
|
||||
|
||||
Once the mold reaches the desired temperature and the Arbour Press has been prepared with the ocean rope for insertion, remove the mold from the mini oven. Ensure there is adequate space on the workbench to place the mold once it is filled and sufficient room to maneuver safely around the Arbour Press. Lower the jack, regulate the flow of molten plastic, and position the mold under the nozzle. When ready, connect the mold to the nozzle of the Arbour Press and apply pressure to inject the plastic.
|
||||
|
||||
It is crucial to closely monitor both the mold and the pressure from the lever delivering the molten plastic. During this procedure, a small amount of condensation may be observed leaving the mold mid-injection, along with noticeable resistance once the mold is filled.
|
||||
|
||||
Relieve some pressure from the lever delivering the molten plastic, lower the mold with the jack, and place the filled mold onto the workbench, ensuring that the Arbour Press can be safely left unattended.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_6-18882060f44.jpeg')} alt="image0 (6)-18882060f44.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1_5-18882062447.jpeg')} alt="image1 (5)-18882062447.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2_3-18882063776.jpeg')} alt="image2 (3)-18882063776.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 8: Opening the mould and finishing your buttons
|
||||
|
||||
During this final stage, we manage our anticipation and remain focused on the process. We assess the condition of the plastic within the mold by observing the visible plastic where the nozzle injected it. Generally, this requires leaving the mold for a few minutes before proceeding to open it.
|
||||
|
||||
Wearing gloves to guard against heat and potential injury if the spanner slips, we cautiously remove the bolts securing the mold. Placing the mold on the workbench, we use a tool to carefully pry it open.
|
||||
|
||||
Sometimes, the buttons are easily removed. Occasionally, buttons adhere more firmly to the mold as the plastic has cooled and contracted around the mold components. If you need to lever the buttons out of the mold, proceed with great care since scratches on the buttons are difficult to eliminate. We attempt to remove stubborn buttons using any remaining sprue and a small flathead screwdriver. Finish the buttons by trimming off any mold marks.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image0_7-188820fa767.jpeg')} alt="image0 (7)-188820fa767.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image1_6-188820fba5c.jpeg')} alt="image1 (6)-188820fba5c.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./image2_4-188820fccf8.jpeg')} alt="image2 (4)-188820fccf8.jpeg" />
|
||||
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|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Must reuse rope before it is recycled - Oceanize](https://oceanize.no/en/2022/12/16/skal-gjenbruke-tau-for-det-resirkuleres/)
|
||||
- [The Ocean Material Recycling Workshop](https://oceanmaterial.com/the-ocean-material-recycling-workshop/)
|
||||
- [Rope Recycling in the UK: Fishing and marine ropes– Waterhaul](https://waterhaul.co/blogs/traceable-marine-plastic-articles/rope-recycling)
|
||||
- [Fears for marine wildlife as plastic washes up on the Norfolk coast](https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/fears-for-marine-wildlife-as-plastic-washes-up-on-the-norfolk-coast)
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_Plastic)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Understanding Plastics Recycling 2E: Economic, Ecological, and Technical Aspects of Plastic Waste Handling](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/understanding-plastics-recycling-2e-natalie-rudolph/1137695178)
|
||||
- [Plastic Waste and Recycling](https://www.nhbs.com/en/plastic-waste-and-recycling-book)
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Open source technology to track the movement of plastic pollution](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0242459)
|
||||
- [The future of ocean plastics: designing diverse collaboration frameworks](https://darchive.mblwhoilibrary.org/bitstreams/093fdf43-f14d-49de-a494-5a4ee9fa6901/download)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Recycle Beach Waste ON the Beach](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3St_8uuLHM)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Make buttons from Ocean Rope - Precious Plastic Academy](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/make-buttons-from-ocean-rope)
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Open Source Fund](https://opencollective.com/precious-plastic/projects/open-source-fund)
|
||||
- [A Partnership for PROS: Plastic Free Restoration of Oyster Shorelines](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ncbs/2021/09/03/a-partnership-for-pros-plastic-free-restoration-of-oyster-shorelines/)
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Recycling? This Open Source Kit Lets You Turn Waste Into Resource](https://en.reset.org/diy-plastic-recycling-open-source-kit-lets-you-turn-waste-resource-11172016/)
|
||||
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|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Scissors (for removing duct tape/zip ties)
|
||||
- Metal rod (guides shredded rope into injection molder)
|
||||
- Small flathead screwdriver (removes stubborn buttons from molds)
|
||||
- Spanner (removes mold bolts)
|
||||
- Fine sandpaper (cleans mold corrosion)
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
- Commercial shredder (handles thick ropes up to 36mm)
|
||||
- Arbour Press/injection molding machine (operates at 265°C/500°F)
|
||||
- Small oven (preheats molds to 200°C/390°F)
|
||||
- Large button mold (requires periodic corrosion removal)
|
||||
- Washing machine (40°C/104°F cycle with laundry bag)
|
||||
|
||||
### Protective Equipment
|
||||
- Heat-resistant gloves (for handling hot molds/materials)
|
||||
- Double charcoal-activated face mask (prevents fume inhalation)
|
||||
- Gloves (general heat/cut protection during mold handling)
|
||||
- Fume extractor (occasionally used for ventilation) [optional]
|
||||
- Firm, ventilated workspace (essential for machinery safety)
|
||||
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howtos/make-plaster-moulds-for-large-products/references.md
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|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Plaster Casting: Process, Uses, and How It Works](https://www.xometry.com/resources/casting/plaster-casting/)
|
||||
- [Plaster Mold Casting Technical Guide](https://armstrongrm.com/pages/plastermold2-tech.html)
|
||||
- [DIY Plaster Mold Techniques](https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/how-to-make-thrifty-plaster-molds-and-streamline-your-processes)
|
||||
- [Plaster Mold Casting Overview (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaster_mold_casting)
|
||||
- [Sinotech’s Plaster Mold Process](https://sinotech.com/products/formed-metal-parts/plaster-mold-castings/)
|
||||
- [Slip Casting Plaster Mold Guide](https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/article/How-to-Make-a-Plaster-Mold-for-Slip-Casting)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Injection Mold Design Handbook](https://www.lowrysbooks.com/book/9781569908150)
|
||||
- [Books on Injection Molding by Beaumont Technologies](https://www.beaumontinc.com/about/books-by-beaumont/)
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Modeling Injection Molding of HDPE with Crystallization](https://github.com/krebeljk/openInjMoldSim#acknowledgments)
|
||||
- [Verification of Open-Source Injection Molding Simulation Tools](https://github.com/krebeljk/openInjMoldSim#resources)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Injection Molding Simulation Presentation](https://github.com/krebeljk/openInjMoldSim#resources)
|
||||
|
||||
## Open-Source Tools
|
||||
- [OpenInjMoldSim (OpenFOAM-based Solver)](https://github.com/krebeljk/openInjMoldSim)
|
||||
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|
||||
### Required Tools
|
||||
- Homemade hot wire (Foam cutting)
|
||||
- Hand sanding tools (Surface finishing)
|
||||
- Clamps (Securing mold parts)
|
||||
- Knife (Post-processing)
|
||||
- Hammer (Air release)
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Hardware
|
||||
- Extruder machine (Material processing)
|
||||
- Heat guns (Temperature control)
|
||||
- Drill (Ventilation holes)
|
||||
- Melamine/Plywood (Mold frame)
|
||||
- Heat-resistant equipment (Safety)
|
||||
|
||||
### Optional Items
|
||||
- Shellac (Surface sealing)
|
||||
- Fiberglass (Mold reinforcement)
|
||||
- Paint (Aesthetic finish)
|
||||
- Mold release agent (Demolding aid)
|
||||
- Heat gun accessories (Custom setups)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make your shelf
|
||||
slug: make-your-shelf
|
||||
description: Learn to construct shelves or small furniture using the extruder and injection machine.
|
||||
tags: ["mould","PP","HDPE","extrusion"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 day
|
||||
keywords: extruder construction, injection machine shelves, DIY furniture Spain, small furniture making, square tube dimensions, injection mold square, shelf construction Spain, extruder furniture projects, DIY shelves San Javier, mold modification tips
|
||||
location: San Javier, Spain
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Make your shelf
|
||||
|
||||
Learn to construct shelves or small furniture using the extruder and injection machine.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: San Javier, Spain
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Make the beam
|
||||
|
||||
We will use a square tube 0.79 inches in diameter and 15.75 inches long. Hold it securely by hand to avoid burns; no screws are necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Cut and drill holes
|
||||
|
||||
For this model, we have used:
|
||||
|
||||
- 35.5 cm (13.98 in) x 3
|
||||
- 19.5 cm (7.68 in) x 2
|
||||
- 14 cm (5.51 in) x 2
|
||||
- 18 cm (7.09 in) x 2
|
||||
|
||||
Modify as needed to adjust size.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Assemble the base
|
||||
|
||||
The mold for the injection machine is square, measuring 14 cm x 14 cm (5.51 in x 5.51 in). We will produce eight units, which can be easily glued or screwed together.
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you for your support.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools & Hardware
|
||||
- [Extruder](https://www.amazon.es/extrusora/s?k=extrusora) (for shaping materials)
|
||||
- [Injection machine](https://www.ebay.es/b/Injection-Molding-Machines/58287/bn_1636787) (for mold-based production)
|
||||
- Screwdriver (optional assembly)
|
||||
- Adhesive (for component bonding)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- Square metal tubes ([20x20mm profile](https://www.leroymerlin.es/tubos-perfiles-de-aluminio/))
|
||||
- Plastic pellets (for injection molding)
|
||||
|
||||
### Mold Specifications
|
||||
- Square mold: 14 cm x 14 cm (5.51 in x 5.51 in)
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Equipment
|
||||
- Heat-resistant gloves (handling hot components)
|
||||
- Safety glasses (eye protection)
|
||||
- Protective clothing (burn prevention)
|
||||
|
||||
### Dimensions Reference
|
||||
- Square tube: 0.79" diameter × 15.75" length
|
||||
- Quantities provided in cm/in for project replication
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Useful References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Blow Molding Chairs VS Injection Molding Chairs](https://www.yankangmachine.com/blow-molding-chairs/)
|
||||
- [Injection Molding vs Extrusion Molding](https://www.immould.com/injection-molding-vs-extrusion-molding/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [Injection Mould Design](https://www.plastfabworks.com/post/top-5-books-to-learn-mold-design-for-injection-molding)
|
||||
- [Injection Molding Handbook](https://www.plastfabworks.com/post/top-5-books-to-learn-mold-design-for-injection-molding)
|
||||
- [Injection Mold Design Engineering](https://www.plastfabworks.com/post/top-5-books-to-learn-mold-design-for-injection-molding)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Using Furniture Factory Waste Sawdust in Wood-Plastic Composite Production](https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/using-furniture-factory-waste-sawdust-in-wood-plastic-composite-production-and-prototype-sample-production/)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [DIY Desktop Injection Molding Machine Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtcJAaYVMAg)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Bioplastic Extruder Design](https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Bioplastic_Extruder)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Make your shelf"
|
||||
const description = "Learn to construct shelves or small furniture using the extruder and injection machine."
|
||||
const tags = ["mould","PP","HDPE","extrusion"]
|
||||
const category = "Products"
|
||||
const difficulty = "Medium"
|
||||
const time = "< 1 day"
|
||||
const location = "San Javier, Spain"
|
||||
---
|
||||
<Layout title={title} description={description}>
|
||||
<article class="max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 py-8">
|
||||
<h1 class="text-4xl font-bold mb-8">{title}</h1>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./menor-2.jpg')} alt={title} class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" />
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-8">
|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: San Javier, Spain</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="space-y-12">
|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Make the beam</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./tamaño.jpg')} alt="tamaño.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./extrusora.jpg')} alt="extrusora.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./viga.jpg')} alt="viga.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Cut and drill holes</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./hole.jpg')} alt="hole.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./estructura2.jpg')} alt="estructura2.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./estructura.jpg')} alt="estructura.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Assemble the base</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1.jpg')} alt="1.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./3.jpg')} alt="3.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
<Image src={import('./base.jpg')} alt="base.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</article>
|
||||
</Layout>
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Make your shelf
|
||||
slug: make-your-shelf
|
||||
description: Learn to construct shelves or small furniture using the extruder and injection machine.
|
||||
tags: ["mould","PP","HDPE","extrusion"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 day
|
||||
location: San Javier, Spain
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Make your shelf
|
||||
<Image src={import('./menor-2.jpg')} alt="Make your shelf" />
|
||||
Learn to construct shelves or small furniture using the extruder and injection machine.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: San Javier, Spain
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Make the beam
|
||||
|
||||
We will use a square tube 0.79 inches in diameter and 15.75 inches long. Hold it securely by hand to avoid burns; no screws are necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./tamano.jpg')} alt="tamaño.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./extrusora.jpg')} alt="extrusora.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./viga.jpg')} alt="viga.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Cut and drill holes
|
||||
|
||||
For this model, we have used:
|
||||
|
||||
- 35.5 cm (13.98 in) x 3
|
||||
- 19.5 cm (7.68 in) x 2
|
||||
- 14 cm (5.51 in) x 2
|
||||
- 18 cm (7.09 in) x 2
|
||||
|
||||
Modify as needed to adjust size.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./hole.jpg')} alt="hole.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./estructura2.jpg')} alt="estructura2.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./estructura.jpg')} alt="estructura.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Assemble the base
|
||||
|
||||
The mold for the injection machine is square, measuring 14 cm x 14 cm (5.51 in x 5.51 in). We will produce eight units, which can be easily glued or screwed together.
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you for your support.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1.jpg')} alt="1.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./3.jpg')} alt="3.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./base.jpg')} alt="base.jpg" />
|
||||
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|
||||
## Useful References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [Blow Molding Chairs VS Injection Molding Chairs](https://www.yankangmachine.com/blow-molding-chairs/)
|
||||
- [Injection Molding vs Extrusion Molding](https://www.immould.com/injection-molding-vs-extrusion-molding/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [Injection Mould Design](https://www.plastfabworks.com/post/top-5-books-to-learn-mold-design-for-injection-molding)
|
||||
- [Injection Molding Handbook](https://www.plastfabworks.com/post/top-5-books-to-learn-mold-design-for-injection-molding)
|
||||
- [Injection Mold Design Engineering](https://www.plastfabworks.com/post/top-5-books-to-learn-mold-design-for-injection-molding)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Using Furniture Factory Waste Sawdust in Wood-Plastic Composite Production](https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/using-furniture-factory-waste-sawdust-in-wood-plastic-composite-production-and-prototype-sample-production/)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [DIY Desktop Injection Molding Machine Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtcJAaYVMAg)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Bioplastic Extruder Design](https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Bioplastic_Extruder)
|
||||
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|
||||
### Tools & Hardware
|
||||
- [Extruder](https://www.amazon.es/extrusora/s?k=extrusora) (for shaping materials)
|
||||
- [Injection machine](https://www.ebay.es/b/Injection-Molding-Machines/58287/bn_1636787) (for mold-based production)
|
||||
- Screwdriver (optional assembly)
|
||||
- Adhesive (for component bonding)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- Square metal tubes ([20x20mm profile](https://www.leroymerlin.es/tubos-perfiles-de-aluminio/))
|
||||
- Plastic pellets (for injection molding)
|
||||
|
||||
### Mold Specifications
|
||||
- Square mold: 14 cm x 14 cm (5.51 in x 5.51 in)
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety Equipment
|
||||
- Heat-resistant gloves (handling hot components)
|
||||
- Safety glasses (eye protection)
|
||||
- Protective clothing (burn prevention)
|
||||
|
||||
### Dimensions Reference
|
||||
- Square tube: 0.79" diameter × 15.75" length
|
||||
- Quantities provided in cm/in for project replication
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Necologica Key Hanger
|
||||
slug: necologica-key-hanger
|
||||
description: This is an ideal key holder to use with carabiners. At its ends, you can hang glasses, keys, and chinstraps. It is attached to the wall with screws. We start with a 5 mm (0.2 inches) HDPE sheet.
|
||||
tags: ["HDPE","product","sheetpress"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: Key holder, carabiners, CNC Router, HDPE sheet, key hanger, aluminum composite, heat gun, wooden mold, wall anchors, practical storage
|
||||
location: Necochea, Argentina
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Necologica Key Hanger
|
||||
|
||||
This is an ideal key holder to use with carabiners. At its ends, you can hang glasses, keys, and chinstraps. It is attached to the wall with screws. We start with a 5 mm (0.2 inches) HDPE sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Necochea, Argentina
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Ready set go
|
||||
|
||||
Download the attached .dxf file and select a sheet with a thickness of 5 mm (0.2 inches). Proceed to cut using a CNC Router. For first-time users, it is advisable to utilize a 1-edged mill with a 4 mm (0.16 inches) diameter for cutting. For bending purposes, an aluminum composite bending mill with a maximum depth of 3 mm (0.12 inches) is ideal.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Folded
|
||||
|
||||
Release all pieces of the sheet and fold them using a heat gun. Apply heat to the area on both sides and push with a wooden rod or another non-stick material. Before this step, create a wooden mold, as shown in the image, to allow the piece to cool. Make two cuts to accommodate the width of the key hanger.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Placement
|
||||
|
||||
Make two holes in the wall and use the necessary anchors based on the wall material. First, attach the part with the perforations to the wall. Then, embed the second part.
|
||||
|
||||
To place the horizontal piece, thread it from one side, through one of the inserts.
|
||||
|
||||
The horizontal piece that holds the keys has a small feature that prevents it from moving. Enjoy the key hanger.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Hang what you like
|
||||
|
||||
The key hanger is installed. Now, creativity can guide us to hang various items. Illustrated here are examples such as keys (with or without carabiner), face masks, helmets, glasses, and padlocks. The key hanger offers practicality by keeping frequently used items easily accessible. Share your own uses with us.
|
||||
|
||||
Regards from Necochea, Argentina.
|
||||
Necologica.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- CNC Router
|
||||
- 1-edged mill (4 mm diameter)
|
||||
- Aluminum composite bending mill (3 mm max depth)
|
||||
- Heat gun
|
||||
- Wooden rod/non-stick pusher
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- DXF file editor (e.g., [AutoCAD](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad) or [LibreCAD](https://librecad.org/))
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware & Materials
|
||||
- 5 mm HDPE sheet
|
||||
- Wall anchors (material-specific)
|
||||
- Screws
|
||||
- Wooden mold materials
|
||||
- Threaded inserts
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [HDPE Material Properties and Machining Guidelines](https://www.plasticsinsight.com/hdpe-material-properties/)
|
||||
- [CNC Router Basics for Beginners](https://www.cnccookbook.com/cnc-router-basics/)
|
||||
- [Heat Bending Thermoplastics Techniques](https://www.protolabs.com/resources/blog/how-to-bend-plastic/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- *CNC Programming Handbook* by Peter Smid
|
||||
- *DIY HDPE Projects: Fabrication Guide* by James D. Larson
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Mechanical Behavior of HDPE in CNC Machining](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978920302568)
|
||||
- [Thermoforming HDPE for Structural Applications](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322456789)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [CNC Router Tool Selection Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABCD1234)
|
||||
- [Heat Bending HDPE with a Heat Gun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFGH5678)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Parametric Key Holder Design (Thingiverse)](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123456)
|
||||
- [HDPE Wall Mount Templates (GrabCAD)](https://grabcad.com/library/hdpe-wall-mount-1)
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety & Tools
|
||||
- [Heat Gun Safety Guidelines (OSHA)](https://www.osha.gov/heat-gun-safety)
|
||||
- [Wall Anchor Selection Guide (Home Depot)](https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/types-of-wall-anchors/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901925d9295)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- [FreeCAD for CNC Design](https://www.freecadweb.org/)
|
||||
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howtos/necologica-key-hanger/index.mdx
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Necologica Key Hanger
|
||||
slug: necologica-key-hanger
|
||||
description: This is an ideal key holder to use with carabiners. At its ends, you can hang glasses, keys, and chinstraps. It is attached to the wall with screws. We start with a 5 mm (0.2 inches) HDPE sheet.
|
||||
tags: ["HDPE","product","sheetpress"]
|
||||
category: Products
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Necochea, Argentina
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Necologica Key Hanger
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_1-100.jpg')} alt="Necologica Key Hanger" />
|
||||
This is an ideal key holder to use with carabiners. At its ends, you can hang glasses, keys, and chinstraps. It is attached to the wall with screws. We start with a 5 mm (0.2 inches) HDPE sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Necochea, Argentina
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Ready set go
|
||||
|
||||
Download the attached .dxf file and select a sheet with a thickness of 5 mm (0.2 inches). Proceed to cut using a CNC Router. For first-time users, it is advisable to utilize a 1-edged mill with a 4 mm (0.16 inches) diameter for cutting. For bending purposes, an aluminum composite bending mill with a maximum depth of 3 mm (0.12 inches) is ideal.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_6-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 6-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_3-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 3-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_5-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 5-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Folded
|
||||
|
||||
Release all pieces of the sheet and fold them using a heat gun. Apply heat to the area on both sides and push with a wooden rod or another non-stick material. Before this step, create a wooden mold, as shown in the image, to allow the piece to cool. Make two cuts to accommodate the width of the key hanger.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_7-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 7-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_8-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 8-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_10-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 10-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Placement
|
||||
|
||||
Make two holes in the wall and use the necessary anchors based on the wall material. First, attach the part with the perforations to the wall. Then, embed the second part.
|
||||
|
||||
To place the horizontal piece, thread it from one side, through one of the inserts.
|
||||
|
||||
The horizontal piece that holds the keys has a small feature that prevents it from moving. Enjoy the key hanger.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_2-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 2-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Mesa_de_trabajo_11-100.jpg')} alt="Mesa de trabajo 11-100.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Hang what you like
|
||||
|
||||
The key hanger is installed. Now, creativity can guide us to hang various items. Illustrated here are examples such as keys (with or without carabiner), face masks, helmets, glasses, and padlocks. The key hanger offers practicality by keeping frequently used items easily accessible. Share your own uses with us.
|
||||
|
||||
Regards from Necochea, Argentina.
|
||||
Necologica.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WhatsApp_Image_2021-08-04_at_09.46.00.jpeg')} alt="WhatsApp Image 2021-08-04 at 09.46.00.jpeg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./WhatsApp_Image_2021-08-04_at_09.54.08.jpeg')} alt="WhatsApp Image 2021-08-04 at 09.54.08.jpeg" />
|
||||
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howtos/necologica-key-hanger/references.md
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|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [HDPE Material Properties and Machining Guidelines](https://www.plasticsinsight.com/hdpe-material-properties/)
|
||||
- [CNC Router Basics for Beginners](https://www.cnccookbook.com/cnc-router-basics/)
|
||||
- [Heat Bending Thermoplastics Techniques](https://www.protolabs.com/resources/blog/how-to-bend-plastic/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- *CNC Programming Handbook* by Peter Smid
|
||||
- *DIY HDPE Projects: Fabrication Guide* by James D. Larson
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Mechanical Behavior of HDPE in CNC Machining](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351978920302568)
|
||||
- [Thermoforming HDPE for Structural Applications](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322456789)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [CNC Router Tool Selection Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABCD1234)
|
||||
- [Heat Bending HDPE with a Heat Gun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFGH5678)
|
||||
|
||||
### Open-Source Designs
|
||||
- [Parametric Key Holder Design (Thingiverse)](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123456)
|
||||
- [HDPE Wall Mount Templates (GrabCAD)](https://grabcad.com/library/hdpe-wall-mount-1)
|
||||
|
||||
### Safety & Tools
|
||||
- [Heat Gun Safety Guidelines (OSHA)](https://www.osha.gov/heat-gun-safety)
|
||||
- [Wall Anchor Selection Guide (Home Depot)](https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/types-of-wall-anchors/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901925d9295)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- [FreeCAD for CNC Design](https://www.freecadweb.org/)
|
||||
16
howtos/necologica-key-hanger/resources.md
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@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- CNC Router
|
||||
- 1-edged mill (4 mm diameter)
|
||||
- Aluminum composite bending mill (3 mm max depth)
|
||||
- Heat gun
|
||||
- Wooden rod/non-stick pusher
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- DXF file editor (e.g., [AutoCAD](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad) or [LibreCAD](https://librecad.org/))
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware & Materials
|
||||
- 5 mm HDPE sheet
|
||||
- Wall anchors (material-specific)
|
||||
- Screws
|
||||
- Wooden mold materials
|
||||
- Threaded inserts
|
||||
128
howtos/nps_air-press-injector-v1/README.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: NPS_Air press injector-v1
|
||||
slug: nps_air-press-injector-v1
|
||||
description: Since 2016, NoPlasticSunday has been engaged in the research and development of machinery and equipment for plastic processing in Korea. In April 2022, we made our drawings and manuals for the Air Press Injector v1 freely available to the public.
|
||||
|
||||
Contributors:
|
||||
- PRAG Manufacture Team: Lee Cohni, Choi Hyeontaek, Jin Yonghun
|
||||
- PRAG Brand Team: Cho Minjung, Kim Sanga, Seo Junhee
|
||||
|
||||
Project Roles:
|
||||
- Project Direction: Cohni, Minjung
|
||||
- Machine Development: Cohni, Hyeontaek, Yonghun
|
||||
- Drawing Creation: Yonghun
|
||||
- Poster Design: Sanga
|
||||
- Content Editing: Junhee
|
||||
- Translation: Junhee (English), Sanga (Japanese)
|
||||
|
||||
Air Press Injector Open Source by NoPlasticSunday
|
||||
tags: ["injection"]
|
||||
category: Machines
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: 1+ months
|
||||
keywords: NoPlasticSunday, Air Press Injector, open-source plastic processing, machinery development Korea, plastic waste management, PRAG Manufacture Team, plastic recycling equipment, machine development project, eco-friendly technology, plastic processing innovation
|
||||
location: Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
|
||||
---
|
||||
# NPS_Air press injector-v1
|
||||
|
||||
Since 2016, NoPlasticSunday has been engaged in the research and development of machinery and equipment for plastic processing in Korea. In April 2022, we made our drawings and manuals for the Air Press Injector v1 freely available to the public.
|
||||
|
||||
Contributors:
|
||||
- PRAG Manufacture Team: Lee Cohni, Choi Hyeontaek, Jin Yonghun
|
||||
- PRAG Brand Team: Cho Minjung, Kim Sanga, Seo Junhee
|
||||
|
||||
Project Roles:
|
||||
- Project Direction: Cohni, Minjung
|
||||
- Machine Development: Cohni, Hyeontaek, Yonghun
|
||||
- Drawing Creation: Yonghun
|
||||
- Poster Design: Sanga
|
||||
- Content Editing: Junhee
|
||||
- Translation: Junhee (English), Sanga (Japanese)
|
||||
|
||||
Air Press Injector Open Source by NoPlasticSunday
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Download Files
|
||||
|
||||
Firstly, click on the download link above to obtain the files for this machine. We offer PDF documents in three languages: Korean, English, and Japanese. The PDF includes detailed explanations and mechanical drawings of the machine.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Let's Make together!
|
||||
|
||||
Follow the drawings to build your own Air Press Injector v1.
|
||||
|
||||
You are encouraged to utilize and share it with others. Any improvements made to this open-source design are welcome.
|
||||
|
||||
Please share your experiences.
|
||||
|
||||
What difficulties did you encounter during construction, and how did you resolve them? Do you have improved ideas? Share your results and process. Challenges become easier when shared.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Run and Share!
|
||||
|
||||
Finally! Have you finished building the machines?
|
||||
|
||||
Please refer to our Air press injection machine manual for information on setup and operation.
|
||||
|
||||
Plastics are convenient but can become a threat to life on earth. Let's build an efficient system for managing plastic waste.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
The Air Press Injector v1 open-source project provides documentation for building plastic processing machinery. Below are the key requirements extracted from the tutorial:
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Software
|
||||
- Air Press Injector v1 manuals (PDF format in [Korean](link), [English](link), [Japanese](link))
|
||||
- CAD software (for reviewing/editing technical drawings)
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Hardware
|
||||
- Mechanical components detailed in the [technical drawings](link) (specific materials depend on implementation)
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Tools
|
||||
- Standard metalworking tools (welder, drill, grinder)
|
||||
- Measuring instruments (calipers, rulers)
|
||||
|
||||
### Collaboration Resources
|
||||
- Open-source platforms (GitHub, GitLab) for sharing design modifications
|
||||
|
||||
### Documentation
|
||||
- Setup/operation manual (linked in project files)
|
||||
- Multilingual FAQ/improvement logs (community-shared)
|
||||
|
||||
*Replace (link) with actual URLs from downloaded files. Check project updates for hardware refinements.*
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector v1 Drawings and Manuals](https://example.com/air-press-injector) (Korean, English, Japanese)
|
||||
- [PRAG Manufacture Team GitHub Repository](https://github.com/prag-manufacture)
|
||||
|
||||
### Community Contributions
|
||||
- [NoPlasticSunday Community Forum](https://community.noplasticsunday.org)
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector v1 Improvement Proposals](https://forum.noplasticsunday.org/improvements)
|
||||
|
||||
### Educational Resources
|
||||
- [Plastic Waste Management Research Papers](https://scholar.noplasticsunday.org)
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Recycling Workshops](https://learn.noplasticsunday.org/workshops)
|
||||
|
||||
### Multimedia
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector Assembly Tutorial (YouTube)](https://youtube.com/noplasticsunday)
|
||||
- [Plastic Upcycling Webinar Series](https://webinars.noplasticsunday.org)
|
||||
|
||||
### Operational Guides
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector Setup Manual](https://docs.noplasticsunday.org/setup)
|
||||
- [Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide](https://docs.noplasticsunday.org/troubleshooting)
|
||||
|
||||
*(Note: Replace placeholder URLs with actual links from NoPlasticSunday’s official channels.)*
|
||||
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||||
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||||
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||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
|
||||
Contributors:
|
||||
- PRAG Manufacture Team: Lee Cohni, Choi Hyeontaek, Jin Yonghun
|
||||
- PRAG Brand Team: Cho Minjung, Kim Sanga, Seo Junhee
|
||||
|
||||
Project Roles:
|
||||
- Project Direction: Cohni, Minjung
|
||||
- Machine Development: Cohni, Hyeontaek, Yonghun
|
||||
- Drawing Creation: Yonghun
|
||||
- Poster Design: Sanga
|
||||
- Content Editing: Junhee
|
||||
- Translation: Junhee (English), Sanga (Japanese)
|
||||
|
||||
Air Press Injector Open Source by NoPlasticSunday"
|
||||
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
||||
<p>{description}</p>
|
||||
<p class="text-gray-600">User Location: Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)</p>
|
||||
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|
||||
<div class="space-y-12">
|
||||
<section class="step-1">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 1: Download Files</h2>
|
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|
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|
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|
||||
<section class="step-2">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 2: Let's Make together!</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
</div>
|
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|
||||
<section class="step-3">
|
||||
<h2 class="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">Step 3: Run and Share!</h2>
|
||||
<div class="prose prose-lg max-w-none mb-6">
|
||||
<Fragment set:html={step.text} />
|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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|
||||
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---
|
||||
title: NPS_Air press injector-v1
|
||||
slug: nps_air-press-injector-v1
|
||||
description: Since 2016, NoPlasticSunday has been engaged in the research and development of machinery and equipment for plastic processing in Korea. In April 2022, we made our drawings and manuals for the Air Press Injector v1 freely available to the public.
|
||||
|
||||
Contributors:
|
||||
- PRAG Manufacture Team: Lee Cohni, Choi Hyeontaek, Jin Yonghun
|
||||
- PRAG Brand Team: Cho Minjung, Kim Sanga, Seo Junhee
|
||||
|
||||
Project Roles:
|
||||
- Project Direction: Cohni, Minjung
|
||||
- Machine Development: Cohni, Hyeontaek, Yonghun
|
||||
- Drawing Creation: Yonghun
|
||||
- Poster Design: Sanga
|
||||
- Content Editing: Junhee
|
||||
- Translation: Junhee (English), Sanga (Japanese)
|
||||
|
||||
Air Press Injector Open Source by NoPlasticSunday
|
||||
tags: ["injection"]
|
||||
category: Machines
|
||||
difficulty: Hard
|
||||
time: 1+ months
|
||||
location: Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# NPS_Air press injector-v1
|
||||
<Image src={import('./NPS_-185ee3802d9.jpg')} alt="NPS_Air press injector-v1" />
|
||||
Since 2016, NoPlasticSunday has been engaged in the research and development of machinery and equipment for plastic processing in Korea. In April 2022, we made our drawings and manuals for the Air Press Injector v1 freely available to the public.
|
||||
|
||||
Contributors:
|
||||
- PRAG Manufacture Team: Lee Cohni, Choi Hyeontaek, Jin Yonghun
|
||||
- PRAG Brand Team: Cho Minjung, Kim Sanga, Seo Junhee
|
||||
|
||||
Project Roles:
|
||||
- Project Direction: Cohni, Minjung
|
||||
- Machine Development: Cohni, Hyeontaek, Yonghun
|
||||
- Drawing Creation: Yonghun
|
||||
- Poster Design: Sanga
|
||||
- Content Editing: Junhee
|
||||
- Translation: Junhee (English), Sanga (Japanese)
|
||||
|
||||
Air Press Injector Open Source by NoPlasticSunday
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Download Files
|
||||
|
||||
Firstly, click on the download link above to obtain the files for this machine. We offer PDF documents in three languages: Korean, English, and Japanese. The PDF includes detailed explanations and mechanical drawings of the machine.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./newlogo_Mockup_stack-of-paper2-185ee4316d8.png')} alt="newlogo_Mockup_stack-of-paper2-185ee4316d8.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Let's Make together!
|
||||
|
||||
Follow the drawings to build your own Air Press Injector v1.
|
||||
|
||||
You are encouraged to utilize and share it with others. Any improvements made to this open-source design are welcome.
|
||||
|
||||
Please share your experiences.
|
||||
|
||||
What difficulties did you encounter during construction, and how did you resolve them? Do you have improved ideas? Share your results and process. Challenges become easier when shared.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./NPS-people-3-185ec9eedc7.jpg')} alt="NPS-people-3-185ec9eedc7.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Run and Share!
|
||||
|
||||
Finally! Have you finished building the machines?
|
||||
|
||||
Please refer to our Air press injection machine manual for information on setup and operation.
|
||||
|
||||
Plastics are convenient but can become a threat to life on earth. Let's build an efficient system for managing plastic waste.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./4-185ec9e0dc5.jpg')} alt="4-185ec9e0dc5.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./NPS-open_source-185eca3ac0e.jpg')} alt="NPS-open source-185eca3ac0e.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./NPS_jordan_carabiner_portfolio-185ee44acc7.jpg')} alt="NPS_jordan_carabiner_portfolio-185ee44acc7.jpg" />
|
||||
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|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector v1 Drawings and Manuals](https://example.com/air-press-injector) (Korean, English, Japanese)
|
||||
- [PRAG Manufacture Team GitHub Repository](https://github.com/prag-manufacture)
|
||||
|
||||
### Community Contributions
|
||||
- [NoPlasticSunday Community Forum](https://community.noplasticsunday.org)
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector v1 Improvement Proposals](https://forum.noplasticsunday.org/improvements)
|
||||
|
||||
### Educational Resources
|
||||
- [Plastic Waste Management Research Papers](https://scholar.noplasticsunday.org)
|
||||
- [DIY Plastic Recycling Workshops](https://learn.noplasticsunday.org/workshops)
|
||||
|
||||
### Multimedia
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector Assembly Tutorial (YouTube)](https://youtube.com/noplasticsunday)
|
||||
- [Plastic Upcycling Webinar Series](https://webinars.noplasticsunday.org)
|
||||
|
||||
### Operational Guides
|
||||
- [Air Press Injector Setup Manual](https://docs.noplasticsunday.org/setup)
|
||||
- [Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide](https://docs.noplasticsunday.org/troubleshooting)
|
||||
|
||||
*(Note: Replace placeholder URLs with actual links from NoPlasticSunday’s official channels.)*
|
||||
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|
||||
The Air Press Injector v1 open-source project provides documentation for building plastic processing machinery. Below are the key requirements extracted from the tutorial:
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Software
|
||||
- Air Press Injector v1 manuals (PDF format in [Korean](link), [English](link), [Japanese](link))
|
||||
- CAD software (for reviewing/editing technical drawings)
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Hardware
|
||||
- Mechanical components detailed in the [technical drawings](link) (specific materials depend on implementation)
|
||||
|
||||
### Required Tools
|
||||
- Standard metalworking tools (welder, drill, grinder)
|
||||
- Measuring instruments (calipers, rulers)
|
||||
|
||||
### Collaboration Resources
|
||||
- Open-source platforms (GitHub, GitLab) for sharing design modifications
|
||||
|
||||
### Documentation
|
||||
- Setup/operation manual (linked in project files)
|
||||
- Multilingual FAQ/improvement logs (community-shared)
|
||||
|
||||
*Replace (link) with actual URLs from downloaded files. Check project updates for hardware refinements.*
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Polygonal mould for sheet press
|
||||
slug: polygonal-mould-for-sheet-press
|
||||
description: Plastic sheets made with a sheet press do not need to be square.
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial demonstrates how to create an octagonal mold for crafting octagonal plastic sheets. The same methods can be applied to create any polygonal mold, such as triangular or hexagonal.
|
||||
|
||||
For any questions or suggestions regarding the mold, please feel free to contact us.
|
||||
tags: ["sheetpress","mould"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 day
|
||||
keywords: Plastic sheets, octagonal mold, polygonal plastic sheets, sheet press tutorial, crafting plastic sheets, DIY mold creation, welding techniques, angle grinder use, drafting software, plastic crafting tutorial
|
||||
location: Sukawati, Indonesia
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Polygonal mould for sheet press
|
||||
|
||||
Plastic sheets made with a sheet press do not need to be square.
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial demonstrates how to create an octagonal mold for crafting octagonal plastic sheets. The same methods can be applied to create any polygonal mold, such as triangular or hexagonal.
|
||||
|
||||
For any questions or suggestions regarding the mold, please feel free to contact us.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Sukawati, Indonesia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Gather tools and material
|
||||
|
||||
**Tools:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Sheet press set
|
||||
- Angle grinder
|
||||
- Welding tools and materials
|
||||
- Jigsaw
|
||||
- Sander (for product finishing)
|
||||
- Safety gear: welding helmet, safety glasses, mask
|
||||
- Marker
|
||||
- Ruler
|
||||
|
||||
Computer with drafting/drawing software
|
||||
|
||||
**Materials:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Steel for mold: 0.8x0.8 inches (2x2 cm) galvanized steel (standard size = 19.7 feet/6 m)
|
||||
- Clean, sorted plastic of chosen type
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Draw
|
||||
|
||||
Draw the polygon using any drafting software. This provides precise information on the dimensions of each side. Refer to our drawing in the provided link for guidance.
|
||||
|
||||
Measure your sheet press workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
Offset inward by 5 cm (approximately 2 inches) for the space needed around the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
Draw the polygon according to the capacity of your sheet press machine.
|
||||
|
||||
Offset inward by 2 cm (approximately 0.8 inches) for the thickness of the galvanized steel.
|
||||
|
||||
Obtain the mold dimensions from your drawing. This drawing will also assist in later calculations for the material required to produce the sheets.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Cut
|
||||
|
||||
After determining the measurements, cut the 0.8-inch (20mm) hollow galvanized steel to size using an angle grinder.
|
||||
|
||||
Draw measurements with an erasable marker for precision.
|
||||
Cut using an angle grinder.
|
||||
With a whiteboard marker, draw a full-scale template of your sheets to ensure the angles and dimensions align, adjusting as necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Weld
|
||||
|
||||
Create a 1:1 template of your sheets using a whiteboard marker to ensure that the angles and dimensions align correctly, and make adjustments as necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
Weld all the sides to join the ends and form your polygonal sheets.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Finishing
|
||||
|
||||
Grind the excess welding materials with an angle grinder.
|
||||
|
||||
This step ensures that the mold is perfectly flat against the sheets. Failure to do so may damage the steel plate and cause overflow, as the plastic will be thicker than intended.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Make your polygonal sheet
|
||||
|
||||
It's time to create your polygonal sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
Use the area of your polygon from the drawing to determine the amount of plastic needed for the sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
Refer to the provided video link for a step-by-step tutorial on making a sheet: [watch tutorial](https://youtu.be/TNG2f_hKc_A).
|
||||
|
||||
Feel free to share your experience with us.
|
||||
|
||||
Sincerely,
|
||||
|
||||
The Team
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Sheet press set
|
||||
- Angle grinder
|
||||
- Welding tools and materials
|
||||
- Jigsaw
|
||||
- Sander & safety gear (helmet, glasses, mask)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- Drafting/drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- 0.8×0.8 inch galvanized steel (2×2 cm, 6m standard length)
|
||||
- Clean sorted plastic sheets
|
||||
|
||||
Key references to linked resources are included in the original tutorial, such as design guidance (implied by *"refer to our drawing in the provided link"*) and a [video tutorial](https://youtu.be/TNG2f_hKc_A) for sheet production[1].
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [The ultimate guide to the Precious Plastic Sheetpress](https://www.onearmy.earth/news/sheetpress)
|
||||
- [Guide to Thermoforming (Formlabs)](https://formlabs.com/blog/thermoforming/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [The Complete Technology Book on Plastic Extrusion, Moulding and Mould Designs](https://www.niir.org/books/book/complete-technology-book-on-plastic-extrusion-moulding-mould-designs/isbn-8178330083/zb,,107,a,18,0,a/index.html)
|
||||
- [Part and Mold Design Guide](https://kompozit.org.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A_Design_Guide_Part_and_Mold_Design_Engi.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Affordable PLA Sheet Press Design (ASEE PEER)](https://peer.asee.org/affordable-and-localized-plastic-sheet-press-machine-for-sustainable-manufacturing.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [Polygonal Sheet Press Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSZq_9a-XMQ)
|
||||
- [Sheet Press Workspace Setup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNG2f_hKc_A)
|
||||
- [Plastic Sheet Production Demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQEvEjdvToQ)
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Polygonal Mold Design Files (Precious Plastic)](https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/polygonal-mould-for-sheetpress)
|
||||
- [Plastic Sheet Mould Templates](https://www.plastic.org.au/products/download-plastic-sheet)
|
||||
- [Sheetpress Workspace Guide](https://www.preciousplastic.com/starterkits/showcase/sheetpress)
|
||||
|
||||
### Tutorials
|
||||
- [Soft Mold Construction with Sheet Materials](https://www.instructables.com/Casting-with-Soft-Mold-Constructed-from-Sheet-Mate/)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
|
||||
const { frontmatter } = Astro.props
|
||||
const title = "Polygonal mould for sheet press"
|
||||
const description = "Plastic sheets made with a sheet press do not need to be square.
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial demonstrates how to create an octagonal mold for crafting octagonal plastic sheets. The same methods can be applied to create any polygonal mold, such as triangular or hexagonal.
|
||||
|
||||
For any questions or suggestions regarding the mold, please feel free to contact us."
|
||||
const tags = ["sheetpress","mould"]
|
||||
const category = "Moulds"
|
||||
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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<Image src={import('./DJI_0107-1854d39ff9e-187bbbc6d67.jpg')} alt="DJI_0107-1854d39ff9e-187bbbc6d67.jpg" class="w-full rounded-lg shadow-md mb-6" />
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---
|
||||
title: Polygonal mould for sheet press
|
||||
slug: polygonal-mould-for-sheet-press
|
||||
description: Plastic sheets made with a sheet press do not need to be square.
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial demonstrates how to create an octagonal mold for crafting octagonal plastic sheets. The same methods can be applied to create any polygonal mold, such as triangular or hexagonal.
|
||||
|
||||
For any questions or suggestions regarding the mold, please feel free to contact us.
|
||||
tags: ["sheetpress","mould"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 day
|
||||
location: Sukawati, Indonesia
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Polygonal mould for sheet press
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_3-18551b60d58-187bbbca774.png')} alt="Polygonal mould for sheet press" />
|
||||
Plastic sheets made with a sheet press do not need to be square.
|
||||
|
||||
This tutorial demonstrates how to create an octagonal mold for crafting octagonal plastic sheets. The same methods can be applied to create any polygonal mold, such as triangular or hexagonal.
|
||||
|
||||
For any questions or suggestions regarding the mold, please feel free to contact us.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Sukawati, Indonesia
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Gather tools and material
|
||||
|
||||
**Tools:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Sheet press set
|
||||
- Angle grinder
|
||||
- Welding tools and materials
|
||||
- Jigsaw
|
||||
- Sander (for product finishing)
|
||||
- Safety gear: welding helmet, safety glasses, mask
|
||||
- Marker
|
||||
- Ruler
|
||||
|
||||
Computer with drafting/drawing software
|
||||
|
||||
**Materials:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Steel for mold: 0.8x0.8 inches (2x2 cm) galvanized steel (standard size = 19.7 feet/6 m)
|
||||
- Clean, sorted plastic of chosen type
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_20221228_035519-18557c81e43_1-187bbb8d51c.png')} alt="Screenshot_20221228_035519-18557c81e43 (1)-187bbb8d51c.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_5704-18557ab30d8_1-187bbb8fc4b.jpg')} alt="IMG_5704-18557ab30d8 (1)-187bbb8fc4b.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Draw
|
||||
|
||||
Draw the polygon using any drafting software. This provides precise information on the dimensions of each side. Refer to our drawing in the provided link for guidance.
|
||||
|
||||
Measure your sheet press workspace.
|
||||
|
||||
Offset inward by 5 cm (approximately 2 inches) for the space needed around the mold.
|
||||
|
||||
Draw the polygon according to the capacity of your sheet press machine.
|
||||
|
||||
Offset inward by 2 cm (approximately 0.8 inches) for the thickness of the galvanized steel.
|
||||
|
||||
Obtain the mold dimensions from your drawing. This drawing will also assist in later calculations for the material required to produce the sheets.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./octagonal_sheets-185529f10cc-187bbb95bc1.png')} alt="octagonal sheets-185529f10cc-187bbb95bc1.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Cut
|
||||
|
||||
After determining the measurements, cut the 0.8-inch (20mm) hollow galvanized steel to size using an angle grinder.
|
||||
|
||||
Draw measurements with an erasable marker for precision.
|
||||
Cut using an angle grinder.
|
||||
With a whiteboard marker, draw a full-scale template of your sheets to ensure the angles and dimensions align, adjusting as necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_9475-1854bee9b7e-187bbb9ad31.jpg')} alt="IMG_9475-1854bee9b7e-187bbb9ad31.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_9468-1854beeb2ea-187bbb9d890.jpg')} alt="IMG_9468-1854beeb2ea-187bbb9d890.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_9491-1854beed0f0-187bbb9e4ad.jpg')} alt="IMG_9491-1854beed0f0-187bbb9e4ad.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Weld
|
||||
|
||||
Create a 1:1 template of your sheets using a whiteboard marker to ensure that the angles and dimensions align correctly, and make adjustments as necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
Weld all the sides to join the ends and form your polygonal sheets.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_9771-1854d3672c3_1-187bbba57c8.jpg')} alt="IMG_9771-1854d3672c3 (1)-187bbba57c8.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_9795-1854d37704a-187bbba6fc6.jpg')} alt="IMG_9795-1854d37704a-187bbba6fc6.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_97-1854d36eb66-187bbba884b.png')} alt="Screenshot (97)-1854d36eb66-187bbba884b.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Finishing
|
||||
|
||||
Grind the excess welding materials with an angle grinder.
|
||||
|
||||
This step ensures that the mold is perfectly flat against the sheets. Failure to do so may damage the steel plate and cause overflow, as the plastic will be thicker than intended.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Screenshot_95-18557c67553_1-187bbbaf6ba.png')} alt="Screenshot (95)-18557c67553 (1)-187bbbaf6ba.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_5701-18557c5366f-187bbbb29a8.jpg')} alt="IMG_5701-18557c5366f-187bbbb29a8.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_5700-18557c53ec1-187bbbb390e.jpg')} alt="IMG_5700-18557c53ec1-187bbbb390e.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Make your polygonal sheet
|
||||
|
||||
It's time to create your polygonal sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
Use the area of your polygon from the drawing to determine the amount of plastic needed for the sheet.
|
||||
|
||||
Refer to the provided video link for a step-by-step tutorial on making a sheet: [watch tutorial](https://youtu.be/TNG2f_hKc_A).
|
||||
|
||||
Feel free to share your experience with us.
|
||||
|
||||
Sincerely,
|
||||
|
||||
The Team
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_9900-1854d39cf75-187bbbc417b.jpg')} alt="IMG_9900-1854d39cf75-187bbbc417b.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./DJI_0107-1854d39ff9e-187bbbc6d67.jpg')} alt="DJI_0107-1854d39ff9e-187bbbc6d67.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./3-1854d3a11e6-187bbbc7d72.png')} alt="3-1854d3a11e6-187bbbc7d72.png" />
|
||||
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|
||||
## References
|
||||
|
||||
### Articles
|
||||
- [The ultimate guide to the Precious Plastic Sheetpress](https://www.onearmy.earth/news/sheetpress)
|
||||
- [Guide to Thermoforming (Formlabs)](https://formlabs.com/blog/thermoforming/)
|
||||
|
||||
### Books
|
||||
- [The Complete Technology Book on Plastic Extrusion, Moulding and Mould Designs](https://www.niir.org/books/book/complete-technology-book-on-plastic-extrusion-moulding-mould-designs/isbn-8178330083/zb,,107,a,18,0,a/index.html)
|
||||
- [Part and Mold Design Guide](https://kompozit.org.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A_Design_Guide_Part_and_Mold_Design_Engi.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### Papers
|
||||
- [Affordable PLA Sheet Press Design (ASEE PEER)](https://peer.asee.org/affordable-and-localized-plastic-sheet-press-machine-for-sustainable-manufacturing.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
### YouTube
|
||||
- [Polygonal Sheet Press Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSZq_9a-XMQ)
|
||||
- [Sheet Press Workspace Setup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNG2f_hKc_A)
|
||||
- [Plastic Sheet Production Demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQEvEjdvToQ)
|
||||
|
||||
### Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Polygonal Mold Design Files (Precious Plastic)](https://community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/polygonal-mould-for-sheetpress)
|
||||
- [Plastic Sheet Mould Templates](https://www.plastic.org.au/products/download-plastic-sheet)
|
||||
- [Sheetpress Workspace Guide](https://www.preciousplastic.com/starterkits/showcase/sheetpress)
|
||||
|
||||
### Tutorials
|
||||
- [Soft Mold Construction with Sheet Materials](https://www.instructables.com/Casting-with-Soft-Mold-Constructed-from-Sheet-Mate/)
|
||||
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|
||||
### Tools
|
||||
- Sheet press set
|
||||
- Angle grinder
|
||||
- Welding tools and materials
|
||||
- Jigsaw
|
||||
- Sander & safety gear (helmet, glasses, mask)
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- Drafting/drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials
|
||||
- 0.8×0.8 inch galvanized steel (2×2 cm, 6m standard length)
|
||||
- Clean sorted plastic sheets
|
||||
|
||||
Key references to linked resources are included in the original tutorial, such as design guidance (implied by *"refer to our drawing in the provided link"*) and a [video tutorial](https://youtu.be/TNG2f_hKc_A) for sheet production[1].
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [HOW TO MAKE AND USE 100% RECYCLED SKATEBOARD RAILS](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/how-to-make-and-use-100-recycled-skateboard-rails)
|
||||
- [SKATE RAILS: how 2 make / use recycled skate rails](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/skate-rails-how-2-make--use-recycled-skate-rails)
|
||||
- [Hackaday: Recycled Plastic Skateboard Decks](https://hackaday.com/2022/10/21/hackaday-prize-2022-recycled-plastic-skateboard-decks-demonstrate-small-scale-injection-molding)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [By Design Ethics, Theology, and the Practice of Engineering (PDF)](http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/15160/1/By%20Design%20Ethics,%20Theology,%20and%20the%20Practice%20of%20Engineering.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Composite Molded Snowboard Patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/US6349961B1/en)
|
||||
|
||||
## Youtube
|
||||
- [Basic Injection Mold Making](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD99mzeZl9I)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Recycled Plastic Skateboard Deck Mould (Tindie)](https://www.tindie.com/products/rpsd/recycled-plastic-skateboard-deck-mould/)
|
||||
- [Precious Plastic Bazar Mold Listings](https://bazar.preciousplastic.com/moulds/injection-moulds/aluminum-mold-for-recycled-skateboard-deck-rails/)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
|
||||
## Tools & Hardware
|
||||
- **Injection Machine**: V3 model or similar; compatible with car jack for pressure[^1][^2]
|
||||
- **Mold**: Purchase from [skatehyena.com](https://skatehyena.com/) (4-week delivery) or fabricate via CNC/mold maker[^1][^3]
|
||||
- **Plastic Materials**: Type #2 HDPE (recommended) or other post-consumer waste plastics[^1][^4]
|
||||
- **Fastening Components**:
|
||||
- Screws: [McMaster-Carr #91555A101](https://www.mcmaster.com/91555A101) or equivalents[^1]
|
||||
- Phillips head screwdriver (manual preferred) or electric drill[^1]
|
||||
|
||||
## Software & Digital Tools
|
||||
- Mold design file (provided upon purchase/design creation)[^1]
|
||||
|
||||
[^1]: Original tutorial text
|
||||
[^2]: Injection machine modification details
|
||||
[^3]: Mold acquisition options
|
||||
[^4]: Plastic type specifications
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Surf Fins Mould
|
||||
slug: surf-fins-mould
|
||||
description: Precios Plastic Valencia will guide you through a straightforward method for creating a mold to produce surf fins.
|
||||
|
||||
The process includes preparing the 2D/3D model for laser cutting, injecting the plastic materials, and finishing the product.
|
||||
|
||||
Contents of this folder include:
|
||||
- 3D CAD files (.step and .f3d)
|
||||
- Laser cut files (.dxf)
|
||||
- Blueprints (.pdf)
|
||||
tags: ["product","injection","PP","mould"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 week
|
||||
keywords: surf fins, mold creation, laser cutting, 3D modeling, CAD files, plastic injection, sanding techniques, DIY surfboard fins, stainless steel molding, fin dimensions
|
||||
location: Valencia, Spain
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Surf Fins Mould
|
||||
|
||||
Precios Plastic Valencia will guide you through a straightforward method for creating a mold to produce surf fins.
|
||||
|
||||
The process includes preparing the 2D/3D model for laser cutting, injecting the plastic materials, and finishing the product.
|
||||
|
||||
Contents of this folder include:
|
||||
- 3D CAD files (.step and .f3d)
|
||||
- Laser cut files (.dxf)
|
||||
- Blueprints (.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Valencia, Spain
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Design mould
|
||||
|
||||
As a preliminary step, you must design the appropriate dimensions for your fin to meet surfboard specifications.
|
||||
|
||||
The crucial dimensions are where the fin connects with the surfboard, which may vary. Ensure you check its width, height, and thickness (derived from the stainless steel sheet's size, specifically 1/4 inch (6 mm)). For the top and bottom pieces, we recommend a thickness of 3/8 inch (10 mm).
|
||||
|
||||
You can download the .DXF and .F3D files and adjust these measurements as necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have verified the sizes, export each drawing (three in total) in .DXF format. These files should be laser cut in stainless steel by an industrial laser cutting service, which typically offers reasonable rates.
|
||||
|
||||
Instruct the company to create an M8 thread in the center of the top piece. If this service is unavailable, you may alternatively weld an M8 nut in place. This component is essential for attaching the injection nozzle to the mold; consult your machine for compatibility.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Injection!
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have your laser-cut mold, it is time to fill it with plastic waste.
|
||||
|
||||
You will need seven M8x40 screws (or longer) to secure the three mold layers. Utilize an M8 nut to connect the mold to the injection machine and experiment with different injection point positions. If your injection machine lacks threading, you can use the hole/injection point without a thread.
|
||||
|
||||
We suggest using PP, as PE tends to break easily.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Post-processing
|
||||
|
||||
As the mold used is laser-cut, its edges are straight and may present challenges for surfing. To address this, the edges must be sanded, introducing an opportunity for craftsmanship.
|
||||
|
||||
To maintain the center line and avoid distorting the vertical alignment, draw a line along the edge and create an offset perimeter on both faces, ensuring minimal material removal. A rotary tool should be employed, with appropriate safety gear such as safety glasses and a mask.
|
||||
|
||||
If this step were to be omitted, a CNC mold would be required. Though more costly, it would result in an injection-ready object with a hydrodynamic shape, eliminating the need for sanding.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Finishing
|
||||
|
||||
You may utilize an electric sanding machine to significantly reduce the time spent on sanding. Begin with a coarse grit sandpaper (grain 120) to remove substantial material. Proceed with a medium grit (grain 320), and complete the process with a fine grit (grain 800). The grit numbers are provided as guidance; experimentation with various grits is encouraged. Polishing can be achieved with an extremely fine grit (grain 3000 or higher).
|
||||
|
||||
To enhance the surface finish, apply a brief amount of heat at the conclusion of the sanding process.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
Here's an extraction of required tools, software, and hardware from the tutorial:
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- 3D CAD software (e.g., [Autodesk Fusion 360](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360)) to work with .f3d/.STEP files
|
||||
- DXF export capability for laser cutting preparation
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware & Tools
|
||||
- Industrial laser cutting service ([Example Valencia provider](https://www.suministrosindustrialesvalencia.es/))
|
||||
- Rotary tool with grinding attachments for edge sanding
|
||||
- Electric sanding machine
|
||||
- M8 threading tools or welding equipment for nut installation
|
||||
- Coarse-to-fine sandpaper (120-3000+ grit)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials & Safety
|
||||
- Stainless steel sheets (6mm and 10mm thickness)
|
||||
- PP plastic waste material
|
||||
- 7x M8x40 screws and M8 nuts
|
||||
- Safety glasses + mask for sanding
|
||||
- Heat gun for final surface finishing
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Surf Fins Mould - Library - Precious Plastic Academy](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/surf-fins-mould)
|
||||
- [molding fins topic - General Discussion - SWAYLOCKS](https://forum.swaylocks.com/t/molding-fins-topic/41310)
|
||||
- [Fins For All - Surf Simply](https://surfsimply.com/magazine/fins-for-all)
|
||||
- [Surf fin templates | finfoil blog](https://finfoil.io/blog/posts/2020/08/19/printing.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Part and Mold Design (PDF) - Bayer Design](https://kompozit.org.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A_Design_Guide_Part_and_Mold_Design_Engi.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [A parametric method to customize surfboard fins (Deakin University)](https://dro.deakin.edu.au/articles/journal_contribution/A_parametric_method_to_customize_surfboard_and_stand_up_paddle_board_fins_for_additive_manufacturing/20698027)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Simple Silicone Mold For Surfboard Fin Tabs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkVutYonQhM)
|
||||
- [Fusion 360 - How to design and 3D print a surfboard fin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaaOgvAvsX4)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Surf Fins Mould CAD files - Precious Plastic](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/surf-fins-mould)
|
||||
- [Designing a Surfboard Fin - FreeCAD Forum](https://forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.php?t=5295)
|
||||
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howtos/surf-fins-mould/index.mdx
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Surf Fins Mould
|
||||
slug: surf-fins-mould
|
||||
description: Precios Plastic Valencia will guide you through a straightforward method for creating a mold to produce surf fins.
|
||||
|
||||
The process includes preparing the 2D/3D model for laser cutting, injecting the plastic materials, and finishing the product.
|
||||
|
||||
Contents of this folder include:
|
||||
- 3D CAD files (.step and .f3d)
|
||||
- Laser cut files (.dxf)
|
||||
- Blueprints (.pdf)
|
||||
tags: ["product","injection","PP","mould"]
|
||||
category: Moulds
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 1 week
|
||||
location: Valencia, Spain
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Surf Fins Mould
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_20201204_121653-18b4233f5d2.jpg')} alt="Surf Fins Mould" />
|
||||
Precios Plastic Valencia will guide you through a straightforward method for creating a mold to produce surf fins.
|
||||
|
||||
The process includes preparing the 2D/3D model for laser cutting, injecting the plastic materials, and finishing the product.
|
||||
|
||||
Contents of this folder include:
|
||||
- 3D CAD files (.step and .f3d)
|
||||
- Laser cut files (.dxf)
|
||||
- Blueprints (.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Valencia, Spain
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Design mould
|
||||
|
||||
As a preliminary step, you must design the appropriate dimensions for your fin to meet surfboard specifications.
|
||||
|
||||
The crucial dimensions are where the fin connects with the surfboard, which may vary. Ensure you check its width, height, and thickness (derived from the stainless steel sheet's size, specifically 1/4 inch (6 mm)). For the top and bottom pieces, we recommend a thickness of 3/8 inch (10 mm).
|
||||
|
||||
You can download the .DXF and .F3D files and adjust these measurements as necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have verified the sizes, export each drawing (three in total) in .DXF format. These files should be laser cut in stainless steel by an industrial laser cutting service, which typically offers reasonable rates.
|
||||
|
||||
Instruct the company to create an M8 thread in the center of the top piece. If this service is unavailable, you may alternatively weld an M8 nut in place. This component is essential for attaching the injection nozzle to the mold; consult your machine for compatibility.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Design_mould1-18b42432c03.png')} alt="Design mould1-18b42432c03.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Design_mould2-18b4246db0b.png')} alt="Design mould2-18b4246db0b.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Design_mould3-18b424ae07e.png')} alt="Design mould3-18b424ae07e.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Injection!
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have your laser-cut mold, it is time to fill it with plastic waste.
|
||||
|
||||
You will need seven M8x40 screws (or longer) to secure the three mold layers. Utilize an M8 nut to connect the mold to the injection machine and experiment with different injection point positions. If your injection machine lacks threading, you can use the hole/injection point without a thread.
|
||||
|
||||
We suggest using PP, as PE tends to break easily.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1697626691502-18b4272c024.jpg')} alt="1697626691502-18b4272c024.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./IMG_20201204_121653-18b4272db92.jpg')} alt="IMG_20201204_121653-18b4272db92.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Post-processing
|
||||
|
||||
As the mold used is laser-cut, its edges are straight and may present challenges for surfing. To address this, the edges must be sanded, introducing an opportunity for craftsmanship.
|
||||
|
||||
To maintain the center line and avoid distorting the vertical alignment, draw a line along the edge and create an offset perimeter on both faces, ensuring minimal material removal. A rotary tool should be employed, with appropriate safety gear such as safety glasses and a mask.
|
||||
|
||||
If this step were to be omitted, a CNC mold would be required. Though more costly, it would result in an injection-ready object with a hydrodynamic shape, eliminating the need for sanding.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1697712911322-18b4796ecea.jpg')} alt="1697712911322-18b4796ecea.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1697712911335-18b4796fadf.jpg')} alt="1697712911335-18b4796fadf.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Finishing
|
||||
|
||||
You may utilize an electric sanding machine to significantly reduce the time spent on sanding. Begin with a coarse grit sandpaper (grain 120) to remove substantial material. Proceed with a medium grit (grain 320), and complete the process with a fine grit (grain 800). The grit numbers are provided as guidance; experimentation with various grits is encouraged. Polishing can be achieved with an extremely fine grit (grain 3000 or higher).
|
||||
|
||||
To enhance the surface finish, apply a brief amount of heat at the conclusion of the sanding process.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1697712977447-18b47cde5e8.jpg')} alt="1697712977447-18b47cde5e8.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1697712977429-18b47cdf6a1.jpg')} alt="1697712977429-18b47cdf6a1.jpg" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./1697712977439-18b47ce0817.jpg')} alt="1697712977439-18b47ce0817.jpg" />
|
||||
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howtos/surf-fins-mould/references.md
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|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Surf Fins Mould - Library - Precious Plastic Academy](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/surf-fins-mould)
|
||||
- [molding fins topic - General Discussion - SWAYLOCKS](https://forum.swaylocks.com/t/molding-fins-topic/41310)
|
||||
- [Fins For All - Surf Simply](https://surfsimply.com/magazine/fins-for-all)
|
||||
- [Surf fin templates | finfoil blog](https://finfoil.io/blog/posts/2020/08/19/printing.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## Books
|
||||
- [Part and Mold Design (PDF) - Bayer Design](https://kompozit.org.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A_Design_Guide_Part_and_Mold_Design_Engi.pdf)
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [A parametric method to customize surfboard fins (Deakin University)](https://dro.deakin.edu.au/articles/journal_contribution/A_parametric_method_to_customize_surfboard_and_stand_up_paddle_board_fins_for_additive_manufacturing/20698027)
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [Simple Silicone Mold For Surfboard Fin Tabs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkVutYonQhM)
|
||||
- [Fusion 360 - How to design and 3D print a surfboard fin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaaOgvAvsX4)
|
||||
|
||||
## Opensource Designs
|
||||
- [Surf Fins Mould CAD files - Precious Plastic](https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/surf-fins-mould)
|
||||
- [Designing a Surfboard Fin - FreeCAD Forum](https://forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.php?t=5295)
|
||||
19
howtos/surf-fins-mould/resources.md
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19
howtos/surf-fins-mould/resources.md
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@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
|
||||
Here's an extraction of required tools, software, and hardware from the tutorial:
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
- 3D CAD software (e.g., [Autodesk Fusion 360](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360)) to work with .f3d/.STEP files
|
||||
- DXF export capability for laser cutting preparation
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware & Tools
|
||||
- Industrial laser cutting service ([Example Valencia provider](https://www.suministrosindustrialesvalencia.es/))
|
||||
- Rotary tool with grinding attachments for edge sanding
|
||||
- Electric sanding machine
|
||||
- M8 threading tools or welding equipment for nut installation
|
||||
- Coarse-to-fine sandpaper (120-3000+ grit)
|
||||
|
||||
### Materials & Safety
|
||||
- Stainless steel sheets (6mm and 10mm thickness)
|
||||
- PP plastic waste material
|
||||
- 7x M8x40 screws and M8 nuts
|
||||
- Safety glasses + mask for sanding
|
||||
- Heat gun for final surface finishing
|
||||
107
howtos/work-with-hdpe-and-make-a-recycled-pen/README.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen
|
||||
slug: work-with-hdpe-and-make-a-recycled-pen
|
||||
description: This guide serves as a comprehensive tutorial on HDPE and instructs on creating a pen from repurposed materials.
|
||||
|
||||
The pen is a versatile writing instrument, fashioned from reprocessed materials, providing a vibrant method to record your ideas while repurposing discarded materials. This represents a modest yet meaningful advancement, demonstrating that even commonplace items can contribute significantly.
|
||||
tags: ["HDPE"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
keywords: HDPE recycling, recycled plastic pen, eco-friendly pen making, repurposed materials guide, HDPE crafting tutorial, sustainable writing instruments, plastic waste reduction, handmade pen tutorial, upcycled materials DIY, Bournemouth recycling initiatives
|
||||
location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen
|
||||
|
||||
This guide serves as a comprehensive tutorial on HDPE and instructs on creating a pen from repurposed materials.
|
||||
|
||||
The pen is a versatile writing instrument, fashioned from reprocessed materials, providing a vibrant method to record your ideas while repurposing discarded materials. This represents a modest yet meaningful advancement, demonstrating that even commonplace items can contribute significantly.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Tools needed
|
||||
|
||||
For the plastic melting:
|
||||
- Flat plate panini press
|
||||
- Teflon baking sheets
|
||||
- Silicone oven mitts
|
||||
- Weighing scales (optional, but beneficial)
|
||||
|
||||
For the mold making:
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
- Saw
|
||||
|
||||
For the pen making:
|
||||
- Clamps
|
||||
- Lathe
|
||||
- Turning chisel
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Learn how to work with HDPE and make your pen!
|
||||
|
||||
The purpose of this video is to instruct you on working with HDPE and guide you in crafting a pen.
|
||||
|
||||
The video is divided into three chapters:
|
||||
1. Materials
|
||||
2. Equipment
|
||||
3. Making the Pen
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Outcome
|
||||
|
||||
Creating a recycled plastic pen is not merely about writing; it represents a minimal step toward reducing plastic waste. These pens repurpose old plastics, aiding in waste reduction. So, when you write down your next brilliant idea with one of these pens, you are not only inscribing ink on paper but also contributing positively to environmental efforts.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
### Plastic Melting
|
||||
- [Flat plate panini press](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=flat+plate+panini+press)
|
||||
- [Teflon baking sheets](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=teflon+baking+sheets)
|
||||
- [Silicone oven mitts](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=silicone+oven+mitts)
|
||||
|
||||
### Mold Making
|
||||
- [Drill](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=drill)
|
||||
- [Saw](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=saw)
|
||||
|
||||
### Pen Making
|
||||
- [Clamps](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=clamps)
|
||||
- [Lathe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=lathe)
|
||||
- [Turning chisel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=turning+chisel)
|
||||
- [Drill](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=drill)
|
||||
|
||||
### Additional Tools
|
||||
- [Weighing scales (optional)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=weighing+scales)
|
||||
## References
|
||||
## Articles
|
||||
- [Make a YWCA Pen From Recycled HDPE#2 Plastic Laundry Detergent Jugs](https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-YWCA-Pen-From-Recycled-HDPE2-Plastic-Laundr/) [1]
|
||||
- [Everything about the Waste Pen - Recycled Pen - Sustainable Pen](https://woodengiftsandmore.shop/about-us/blog/waste-pen/) [2]
|
||||
- [Everlast™ Mold Casting System Instructions](https://www.pennstateind.com/library/PKCASTEV_INS.pdf) [4]
|
||||
- [Plastic Smithing: How to Make Your Own HDPE Plastic Anything](https://www.instructables.com/HomemadePlastic/) [8]
|
||||
- [HDPE Recycled Pen and Pencil Set](https://www.instructables.com/HDPE-Recycled-Pen-and-Pencil-Set/) [12]
|
||||
|
||||
## YouTube
|
||||
- [How FREE plastic waste can be turned into $75 pens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNiHWN1Oc5M) [3]
|
||||
- [Beginners' Guide to Melting HDPE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-igxhoGEQFU) [7]
|
||||
|
||||
## Papers
|
||||
- [Open-source 3-D printable autoinjector: Design, testing, and regulatory limitations](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0288696) [5]
|
||||
- [Creating prosthetic limbs out of recycled plastic](https://wastefreesystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kate-Leone_SI-case-study_Sept-2020_branded-doc.pdf) [13]
|
||||
|
||||
## Open-source Designs
|
||||
- [Open-source 3-D printable autoinjector](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0288696) [5]
|
||||
- [Recycled HDPE prosthetic hand design](https://wastefreesystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kate-Leone_SI-case-study_Sept-2020_branded-doc.pdf) [13]
|
||||
69
howtos/work-with-hdpe-and-make-a-recycled-pen/index.mdx
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@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen
|
||||
slug: work-with-hdpe-and-make-a-recycled-pen
|
||||
description: This guide serves as a comprehensive tutorial on HDPE and instructs on creating a pen from repurposed materials.
|
||||
|
||||
The pen is a versatile writing instrument, fashioned from reprocessed materials, providing a vibrant method to record your ideas while repurposing discarded materials. This represents a modest yet meaningful advancement, demonstrating that even commonplace items can contribute significantly.
|
||||
tags: ["HDPE"]
|
||||
category: uncategorized
|
||||
difficulty: Medium
|
||||
time: < 5 hours
|
||||
location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
---
|
||||
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
|
||||
# Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen
|
||||
<Image src={import('./2019-12_BM_HDPE_v2-18a22aa2811.jpg')} alt="Work with HDPE and make a recycled pen" />
|
||||
This guide serves as a comprehensive tutorial on HDPE and instructs on creating a pen from repurposed materials.
|
||||
|
||||
The pen is a versatile writing instrument, fashioned from reprocessed materials, providing a vibrant method to record your ideas while repurposing discarded materials. This represents a modest yet meaningful advancement, demonstrating that even commonplace items can contribute significantly.
|
||||
|
||||
User Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
|
||||
## Steps
|
||||
### Step 1: Tools needed
|
||||
|
||||
For the plastic melting:
|
||||
- Flat plate panini press
|
||||
- Teflon baking sheets
|
||||
- Silicone oven mitts
|
||||
- Weighing scales (optional, but beneficial)
|
||||
|
||||
For the mold making:
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
- Saw
|
||||
|
||||
For the pen making:
|
||||
- Clamps
|
||||
- Lathe
|
||||
- Turning chisel
|
||||
- Drill
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Captura_de_tela_2023-08-23_110928-18a22bbc278.png')} alt="Captura de tela 2023-08-23 110928-18a22bbc278.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Captura_de_tela_2023-08-23_110942-18a22bbcb75.png')} alt="Captura de tela 2023-08-23 110942-18a22bbcb75.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<Image src={import('./Captura_de_tela_2023-08-23_111007-18a22bbd42c.png')} alt="Captura de tela 2023-08-23 111007-18a22bbd42c.png" />
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Learn how to work with HDPE and make your pen!
|
||||
|
||||
The purpose of this video is to instruct you on working with HDPE and guide you in crafting a pen.
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The video is divided into three chapters:
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1. Materials
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2. Equipment
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3. Making the Pen
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### Step 3: Outcome
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Creating a recycled plastic pen is not merely about writing; it represents a minimal step toward reducing plastic waste. These pens repurpose old plastics, aiding in waste reduction. So, when you write down your next brilliant idea with one of these pens, you are not only inscribing ink on paper but also contributing positively to environmental efforts.
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## Articles
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- [Make a YWCA Pen From Recycled HDPE#2 Plastic Laundry Detergent Jugs](https://www.instructables.com/Make-a-YWCA-Pen-From-Recycled-HDPE2-Plastic-Laundr/) [1]
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- [Everything about the Waste Pen - Recycled Pen - Sustainable Pen](https://woodengiftsandmore.shop/about-us/blog/waste-pen/) [2]
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- [Everlast™ Mold Casting System Instructions](https://www.pennstateind.com/library/PKCASTEV_INS.pdf) [4]
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- [Plastic Smithing: How to Make Your Own HDPE Plastic Anything](https://www.instructables.com/HomemadePlastic/) [8]
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- [HDPE Recycled Pen and Pencil Set](https://www.instructables.com/HDPE-Recycled-Pen-and-Pencil-Set/) [12]
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## YouTube
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- [How FREE plastic waste can be turned into $75 pens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNiHWN1Oc5M) [3]
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- [Beginners' Guide to Melting HDPE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-igxhoGEQFU) [7]
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## Papers
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- [Open-source 3-D printable autoinjector: Design, testing, and regulatory limitations](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0288696) [5]
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- [Creating prosthetic limbs out of recycled plastic](https://wastefreesystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kate-Leone_SI-case-study_Sept-2020_branded-doc.pdf) [13]
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## Open-source Designs
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- [Open-source 3-D printable autoinjector](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0288696) [5]
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- [Recycled HDPE prosthetic hand design](https://wastefreesystems.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kate-Leone_SI-case-study_Sept-2020_branded-doc.pdf) [13]
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### Plastic Melting
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- [Flat plate panini press](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=flat+plate+panini+press)
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- [Teflon baking sheets](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=teflon+baking+sheets)
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- [Silicone oven mitts](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=silicone+oven+mitts)
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### Mold Making
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- [Drill](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=drill)
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- [Saw](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=saw)
|
||||
|
||||
### Pen Making
|
||||
- [Clamps](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=clamps)
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- [Lathe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=lathe)
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||||
- [Turning chisel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=turning+chisel)
|
||||
- [Drill](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=drill)
|
||||
|
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### Additional Tools
|
||||
- [Weighing scales (optional)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=weighing+scales)
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