{"id":64940,"key":"Obvious_3D_printer_technology_based_on_04._Asymmetry","title":"Obvious 3D printer technology based on 04. Asymmetry","latest":{"id":1208370,"timestamp":"2025-11-28T00:01:28Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{777 notice}}{{TRIZ-3D}}\n\n[[User:Azw|Azw]] ([[User talk:Azw|talk]]) 07:19, 1 December 2015 (PST)\n[[User:Djchopp|Djchopp]] ([[User talk:Djchopp|talk]]) 07:19, 1 December 2015 (PST)\n\n# Change nozzle geometry for tighter corners/ better edges\n# make drive gear geometry asymmetric to allow faster speeds with the same motor. Align geometry with part to be printed.\n# additional infill on edges, leave middle hollow\n# '''add flats to shaft for drive gear'''\n# '''mix filaments in print head for color combination'''\n# '''mix filaments in print head for combination of material properties'''\n# make printer asymmetric to allow better access to print bed\n# Change firmware to allow tolerances for asymmetric construction, then vastly increase assembly tolerances\n# '''Texture print bed for better adhesion'''\n# '''change control rods to linear actuators to allow for additional motion control'''\n# add cutout to nozzle to allow other materials to be injected into print stream\n# '''shiftable transmission on drive belts'''\n# make drive gear geometry asymmetric to allow the extruder motor's force to be better used. Align geometry with part to be printed.\n# adjust symmetry of drive pulses to motor\n# '''specifically shape print bed for object being printed (mass production?)'''\n# bring nozzle to a point on one side, orient that side inward to allow better detail, shave off the additional plastic on the outside\n# flip nozzle in previous point\n# '''mount bed on cams, drive them until bed is a set distance from nozzle'''\n# '''mount bed on cams, drive them until bed is level'''\n# novel print head shape to increase range of movement\n# '''overfill inside of part for increased strength (preloading part)'''\n# different length control rods for printing on an angle\n# flip print bed sideways and add rotational axis\n# '''swap nozzle sizes during print to increase strength'''\n# change firmware to not care about nozzle geometry, make nozzle from random trash\n\n[[User:JBailey|JBailey]] ([[User talk:JBailey|talk]]) 07:13, 4 December 2018 (PST)\n[[User:Cjthormodson|Cjthormodson]] ([[User talk:Cjthormodson|talk]]) 07:26, 4 December 2018 (PST)\n\n# swappable axis drives to easily change print area\n# '''oval filament to get wider layer lines at the same layer height'''\n# alter fan configurations to change cooling effects\n# adjust axis positioning to allow easier print bed access on delta printers\n# '''puzzle-like snap fits for some connections rather than nuts/bolts'''\n# add slightly curled tab to slicer options for easier print removal from bed\n# create spacers and code to allow for an angled bed\n# add automated arm to be able to place an item inside the print mid-print\n# Allow printer to become inverted mid print to enhance build volume.\n# Asymmetric drive gears for more precise when you need it\n# Asymmetric hotend to lay down material more precisely\n# '''Mix filaments for better material properties'''\n# Mix filament colors to make new colors\n# Multiple hotends that print materials that react with each other to form a stronger bond\n# Asymmetric bed that adjusts until it is level\n# Liquid bed so that it is always level\n# Cam driven motors\n# Asymmetric print bed to increase build volume\n# '''Tilted print bed to print overhangs vertical'''\n\n{{Page data\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| description = Open 3D printer designs don’t need to be perfect. Appropedia explores asymmetrical printers that get the job done and inspire new ideas.\n}}\n\n[[Category:4777 TRIZ 3D printers]]"}