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== | {{Project data | ||
| authors = User:Klbarie | |||
| completed = 2015 | |||
| made = Yes | |||
| replicated = No | |||
| cost = USD 18.79 | |||
}} | |||
{{777 notice}} | |||
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. | 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. | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Completed_Assembly.png|Completed Assembly | |||
File:Printed_Assembly.jpg|Printed Assembly | |||
</gallery> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:BottleStripper.png|Bottle Stripper | |||
File:Mounting_Base.png|Mounting Base | |||
File:Razor_Clamp.png|Razor Clamp | |||
File:Spool_Clamp.png|Spool Clamp | |||
File:Spool_Handle_1.png|Spool Handle Part 1 | |||
File:Spool_Handle_2.png|Spool Handle Part 2 | |||
File:Spool_Rod.png|Spool Rod | |||
File:Spool_Stand.png|Spool Stand | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Bill of Materials == | |||
# 1 - [[File: | # 1 - [[File:BottleStripper v2.stl]] | ||
# 1 - [[File: | # 1 - [[File:Mounting Base v2.stl]] | ||
# 1 - [[File: | # 1 - [[File:Razor Clamp v2.stl]] | ||
# 2 - [[File: | # 2 - [[File:Spool Clamp v2.stl]] | ||
# 1 - [[File: | # 1 - [[File:Spool Handle 1 v2.stl]] | ||
# 1 - [[File: | # 1 - [[File:Spool Handle 2 v2.stl]] | ||
# 1 - [[File: | # 1 - [[File:Spool Rod v2.stl]] | ||
# 2 - [[File: | # 2 - [[File:Spool Stand v2.stl]] | ||
# 6 - M3X10mm Bolts | # 6 - M3X10mm Bolts | ||
# 8 - M3X16mm Bolts | # 8 - M3X16mm Bolts | ||
# 14 - M3 Nuts | # 14 - M3 Nuts | ||
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# Many - Standard Utility Blades | # Many - Standard Utility Blades | ||
== Tools needed | == Tools needed == | ||
* Athena Delta RepRap or equivalent 3D printer | * Athena Delta RepRap or equivalent 3D printer | ||
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* Appropriate driver for chosen bolts | * Appropriate driver for chosen bolts | ||
== Skills and | == Skills and knowledge needed == | ||
* Proficient knowledge in 3D printer operation | * Proficient knowledge in 3D printer operation | ||
* Basic mechanical assembly skills | * Basic mechanical assembly skills | ||
== Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions== | == Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions == | ||
# Download files listed above | # Download files listed above | ||
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## 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) | ||
=== Common Problems and Solutions === | |||
* Cutting slots may need trimming before use | * 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. | * Bottles tend to begin to cut into plastic stripper over time. May need to replace with metal substitute. | ||
== Cost savings== | == Cost savings == | ||
* ~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 | ||
==Additional Files== | == Additional Files == | ||
Below is are the .SCAD files used to create this device. | Below is are the.SCAD files used to create this device. | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Completed Assembly v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:BottleStripper v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Mounting Base v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Razor Clamp v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Spool Clamp v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Spool Handle 1 v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Spool Handle 2 v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:Spool Rod v2.scad]] | ||
* [[File: | * [[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 | |||
# 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.utsumi.com.br/pet/English/filetador/index.html | ||
# http://www.livedebris.org/Photos/Art%20photos/Tutorials/bottle%20cutter%20tutorial.pdf | # [https://web.archive.org/web/20160222000558/http://www.livedebris.org:80/Photos/Art%20photos/Tutorials/bottle%20cutter%20tutorial.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20160222000558/http://www.livedebris.org:80/Photos/Art%20photos/Tutorials/bottle%20cutter%20tutorial.pdf] | ||
# | # https://www.appropedia.org/PET_Bottle_Shredder | ||
{{Page data | |||
| keywords = 3D printing, bottle stripper, cords, osat, plastic recycling, weaving, utility blades, plastic | |||
| sdg = SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities, SDG12 Responsible consumption and production | |||
| published = 2015 | |||
| organizations = MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777 | |||
| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0 | |||
| language = en | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:How tos]] | [[Category:How tos]] | ||
[[Category:3D printing]] | [[Category:3D printing]] | ||
[[ | [[Category:Recycling]] | ||
[[Category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]] | [[Category:OSAT 3D-Printable Designs]] | ||
[[Category:Plastic]] |
Latest revision as of 15:05, 29 January 2024
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.
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Completed Assembly
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Printed Assembly
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Bottle Stripper
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Mounting Base
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Razor Clamp
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Spool Clamp
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Spool Handle Part 1
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Spool Handle Part 2
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Spool Rod
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Spool Stand
Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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 needed[edit | edit source]
- Proficient knowledge in 3D printer operation
- Basic mechanical assembly skills
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- ~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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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://web.archive.org/web/20160222000558/http://www.livedebris.org:80/Photos/Art%20photos/Tutorials/bottle%20cutter%20tutorial.pdf
- https://www.appropedia.org/PET_Bottle_Shredder