{"id":64997,"key":"Obvious_3D_printer_technology_based_on_31._Use_of_porous_materials","title":"Obvious 3D printer technology based on 31. Use of porous materials","latest":{"id":1209905,"timestamp":"2025-11-28T03:35:59Z"},"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:FrankBeFay|FrankBeFay]] ([[User talk:FrankBeFay|talk]]) 07:02, 3 December 2015 (PST)\n\n# Second extruder nozzle using foam rubber or plastic for high speed infill\n# A foaming material can be utilized in combination with large scale machines to quickly prototype large objects\n# Heat resistant, high density foam rubber can be used as a print surface, and would maker for relatively easy print removal\n# Lock a section of disposable sponge around the start or end of extruder drives to clean filament before it enter the system\n# Optimize infill gcode to create 3 dimensional infill structure for structural integrity at similar density to more common infill structures\n# A sponge, in lieu of a hotend, could be injected with ink or paint to paint pictures on print surface\n# A sponge, in lieu of a hotend, could be used to thoroughly clean the print surface\n# Injection molded sponge structure (heat resistant) could be used as a buffer between heated bed and body of printer\n# Sponge mounted against hobbed bolt/extruder drive could clean the drive gear as it extrudes\n# Sponge mounted to linear bearings (on applicable printers) could keep the guide rods clear of debris\n# Increase speed by reducing weight of printhead through removing material [[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Look for existing porosity and decrease it by adding weight to increase stability [[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Look for existing porosity and fill it to increase the durability of an object[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Reduce the amount of energy needed to cool the print head by increasing porosity of surrounding materials [[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Reduce the amount of energy needed to move the print head by increasing the porosity of the material [[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Reduce the costs of prints by selectively increasing the porosity so as to not harm structural stability[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Reduce the time of prints by selectively increasing the porosity[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Selective porosity may allow for improved cleaning of printer components[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Selective porosity may allow for reduced weight in transporting the printer[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Improve the flexibility of materials by being able to create composites through porous structures[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Reduce vibrations by infusing dampening material into printer components[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Control the electromagnetic properties of a printed object by being able to infuse porous prints with electromagnetic materials[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n# Create porous prints with the intent of using them as storage vessels, by absorbing fluids[[User:Blsavone|Blsavone]] ([[User talk:Blsavone|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)\n\n----\n\n# Small piece of sponge before extruder drive to clean filament before it reaches Bowman tubing [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Replace unnecessary metal parts with a more porous equivalent that still functions the same [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Heavily modified hot end to use spray foam as filament for filling large print spaces instead of infill patterns [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Use wood filament whenever possible due to porosity [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Slightly more porous brint surface for better adhesion [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Recycle sponges into new type of filament for absorbable materials [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Use really stiff sponges instead of springs for bed leveling springs [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Using sponges to clean your printer/print surfaces [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Food-grade 3D printer for swiss cheese [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:15, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Nozzle tip that switches out for a sponge to clean the print surface [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Auto-home function to isopropyl-soaked sponge to clean nozzle tip before and after each print [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Infill pattern to mimic natural porosity [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Sewing machine modification for porous fabrics and materials [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# 3D printed femcare products [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Custom-printed bandages, gauze, medical tape, etc [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Design of a specially porous system that after printer functions as a water filtration system [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# 3D bread printer [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# 3D printing bones [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Underwater 3D printing [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:34, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n# Recycle bot for wood filament using a mixture of wood and other filament to alter properties [[User:Jpwales21|Jpwales21]] ([[User talk:Jpwales21|talk]]) 15:35, 3 December 2019 (UTC)\n\n{{Page data\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n}}\n\n[[Category:4777 TRIZ 3D printers]]"}