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## Use 10mm bolts to clamp razor blade | ## Use 10mm bolts to clamp razor blade and spool rod | ||
## Use 16mm bolts to secure parts to base (add washers as needed if bolts stick too far past bottom of the base) | ## Use 16mm bolts to secure parts to base (add washers as needed if bolts stick too far past bottom of the base) | ||
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* ~252grams plastic filament - ~$7.32USD @ $29USD/kg | * ~252grams plastic filament - ~$7.32USD @ $29USD/kg | ||
* $1.89 in hardware from McMaster.com | |||
* 50 pack of utility blades $9.58 on Amazon | |||
* Total cost ~$18.79 | |||
* No commercial equivalent can be found (other self made solutions, but no detailed drawings found) | * No commercial equivalent can be found (other self made solutions, but no detailed drawings found) | ||
* Savings is in time from self-spooling action | * Savings is in time from self-spooling action |
Revision as of 15:27, 8 December 2015
Improved PET Bottle Stripper
Project developed by Klbarie (talk) 20:25, 6 December 2015 (PST) Template:Statusboxtop Template:Status-model Template:Status-prototype You can help Appropedia by contributing to the next step in this OSAT's status. Template:Boxbottom
Abstract
In many countries, disposing of PET bottles has caused a major problem. Recycling these bottles proves a difficult challenge. This Bottle Stripper turns PET bottles into long strips that can be used to weave baskets, use as fishing line, use as a type of rope, or possibly even as 3D printer filament. This design spools the strips automatically as it operates.
Bill of Materials
- 1 - File:BottleStripper v2.stl
- 1 - File:Mounting Base v2.stl
- 1 - File:Razor Clamp v2.stl
- 2 - File:Spool Clamp v2.stl
- 1 - File:Spool Handle 1 v2.stl
- 1 - File:Spool Handle 2 v2.stl
- 1 - File:Spool Rod v2.stl
- 2 - File:Spool Stand v2.stl
- 6 - M3X10mm Bolts
- 8 - M3X16mm Bolts
- 14 - M3 Nuts
- 10-20 - M3 Washers
- Many - Standard Utility Blades
Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT
- Athena Delta RepRap or equivalent 3D printer
- PLA or ABS plastic filament
- .STL Slicer program (Cura/Slic3r/etc.)
- Appropriate driver for chosen bolts
Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Make the OSAT
- Proficient knowledge in 3D printer operation
- Basic mechanical assembly skills
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
- Download files listed above
- Print specified number of parts
- Clean parts as needed with a razor blade
- Assemble parts as shown in the Completed Assembly photo above.
- Use 10mm bolts to clamp razor blade and spool rod
- Use 16mm bolts to secure parts to base (add washers as needed if bolts stick too far past bottom of the base)
Common Problems and Solutions
- Cutting slots may need trimming before use
- Bottles tend to begin to cut into plastic stripper over time. May need to replace with metal substitute.
Cost savings
- ~252grams plastic filament - ~$7.32USD @ $29USD/kg
- $1.89 in hardware from McMaster.com
- 50 pack of utility blades $9.58 on Amazon
- Total cost ~$18.79
- No commercial equivalent can be found (other self made solutions, but no detailed drawings found)
- Savings is in time from self-spooling action
Additional Files
Below is are the .SCAD files used to create this device.
- File:Completed Assembly v2.scad
- File:BottleStripper v2.scad
- File:Mounting Base v2.scad
- File:Razor Clamp v2.scad
- File:Spool Clamp v2.scad
- File:Spool Handle 1 v2.scad
- File:Spool Handle 2 v2.scad
- File:Spool Rod v2.scad
- File:Spool Stand v2.scad
References
- Utility Knife Blade Inventor model. Converted into .STL for use in OpenSCAD: https://grabcad.com/library/standard-utility-knife-blade
- http://www.utsumi.com.br/pet/English/filetador/index.html
- http://www.livedebris.org/Photos/Art%20photos/Tutorials/bottle%20cutter%20tutorial.pdf
- http://www.appropedia.org/PET_Bottle_Shredder