- Extruder touch screen with a number of new features
- Different motor specs available, incl. one for powder extrusion
- Winder with touch version in progress
The filament extruder manufacturer Noztek has launched its Noztek Pro extruder powered by an Arduino* processor called the Noztek Touch.
Different motor specs available, incl. one for powder extrusion
This touch screen version has a number of enhanced additional features including motor variable speed control, accurate temperature setting and a timer facility. The initial versions have some safety features built in such as an initial preheat setting so that the extruder motor will not engage until the extruder has reached full operating temperature. It will also automatically shut down the motor if the operating temperature drops 20% below the desired temperature setting.
Depending on the type of resin to be extruded, three different motor specifications are available: A 53 RPM 6 Nm, a 33 RPM 9 Nm or a 15 RPM 17 Nm version (recommended for powder extrusion). These motors use a built in encoder in order for the processor to calculate and vary the speed. The Arduino module comes complete with a USB interface which will allow for firmware updates depending on the user preferences.
Filament winder with touch version in progress
The company is working on a new touch version of the filament winder which will have a built in digital calliper assembly. This will allow the Noztek Touch to monitor the tolerance settings and adjust the motor and temperature settings to optimise filament thickness. Operators will also be able to generate a spreadsheet giving detailed information of the full extrusion session. This detailed data will allow the user to work out the exact temperature and motor speed setting for any polymer being extruded.
* Arduino is an open-source computer hardware and software company
