Plastic Shredder Machine

Plastic waste is shredded into flakes which will be used in the other machines to create new things. You can select the output size of these flakes by changing the sieve inside the machine to create different patterns and processes.

Difficulty

Hard Hard

Duration

4 day(s) day(s)

Categories

Robotics, Energy, Science & Biology

Cost

180 EUR (€)

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Introduction

The output of the shredder isn’t super sexy just some chopped plastic flakes. You can change the size of these flakes by changing the sieve. Different sizes of flakes will give a different pattern, smaller flakes melt easier but take longer to shred. Play around and see what works the best for you!

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Tools

http://preciousplastic.com/videos/download/

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Take you time to build it. It shouldn't make any noise while turning.

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Step 24 - Sand and paint the hopper

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Check this box when the tutorial is complete