Despite its versatility and potential applications, Powder Melt Extrusion (PME) is rarely used as a technique in additive manufacturing. To facilitate a diverse range of interesting research topics, a cost-effective and robust desktop PME 3D printer is in demand. To achieve this goal, a print head assembly is designed and mounted onto a commercial Ender-3 FDM Printer, and electrical components are retrofitted for compatibility with the new design. The PME printer has been tested with a variety of pure, composite, and recycled materials and has produced parts with visual and mechanical characteristics on par with those of traditional FDM printers.

Design and development of an open-source powder melt extrusion 3D printer

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