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Filabot 
Vermont, USA, Earth 
1-802-505-6772

 

 

Filabot Original and Filabot EX2 

Operation Manual

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

This manual applies to the Filabot Original and Filabot EX2 by Triex

 

LLC. 

Triex LLC, Barre, VT 05641, USA 

 

EXOGMR1 – REV 3 – 9/18/2019 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FB00061

Page 1: ... Vermont USA Earth 1 802 505 6772 Filabot Original and Filabot EX2 Operation Manual This manual applies to the Filabot Original and Filabot EX2 by Triex LLC Triex LLC Barre VT 05641 USA EXOGMR1 REV 3 9 18 2019 ...

Page 2: ...ested We are constantly testing new plastics please contact us for the most up to date information on verified plastics Also check out our Learn Tab on Filabot com for our Public Filabot Extruder Settings for fine tuned settings on some of our polymers l PLA Polylactide l ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene l HIPS High Impact Polystyrene l ULTEM l PC Polycarbonate Electrical requirements 100VAC 24...

Page 3: ...ys use the EX2 in a well ventilated area In Case of Emergency pull the power cord out of the machine Only use the EX2 to extrude thermoplastic polymers No other use has been tested or approved by Filabot Always STOP the extruder before clearing the feed port or removing the screw Never stick anything into the feed port while the screw is turning as this could damage your system The EX2 is designed...

Page 4: ...he markings on the item s to determine which type of plastic you are using Do not mix types of plastic as this may cause issues extruding or affect processing times both in the extruder and in the printer The following is a table of general processing temperatures Note that the processing temperature may not be the same as the melt temperature Check out our Learn Tab on Filabot com for our Public ...

Page 5: ...t the extruder from the manufacturing process This should be done in a well ventilated area For general cleaning steps look at the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this manual 1 Install the supplied 2 85mm nozzle Use a socket or wrench to tighten the nozzle into the end of the extruder This can be done with the extruder unheated 2 With all switches off flip the MAIN POWER and TEMPERATURE CONTRO...

Page 6: ...C cooler than your set temp SV before starting self tuning function Doing this increases the accuracy of the calculated PID parameters If temperatures reach the set temp before self tuning can be started set all temperatures low until temperatures decrease Return set temps to your previous setting then begin self tuning the controllers d Hold the key until the display shows HI AL 9999 e Press the ...

Page 7: ...tuning whenever operating at a temperature more than 30 C higher or lower than the temperature the previous tune was set at For advanced users the full Inkbird manual can be found on the EX2 page at Filabot com 6 Once 180ᐤC is reached fill the hopper of the extruder halfway with the supplied pellets next flip the EXTRUDE switch from OFF to ON This will activate the feed screw and begin conveying m...

Page 8: ...RUDE switch from OFF to ON 3 If using our Filabot Spooler system refer to the Spooler operation manual on how to set it up If you do not have a spooler you can use the ground coil method Place the extruder so that the front where the filament comes out is next to the edge of a table The table should be between 24in to 40in tall 4 Once enough filament has extruded to the ground guide it into its na...

Page 9: ...g out of the nozzle 2 Flip the EXTRUDE switch to OFF and remove the large nozzle from the end of the extruder and pour roughly 1 4 hopper full of purge pellets into the hopper Flip the EXTRUDE switch to ON and begin extruding the purge compound with the nozzle removed Depending on what you were extruding previously you may need to use additional pellets to fully purge the material Use additional p...

Page 10: ...trude again Bubbles in filament Too high temp Damp plastic Lower temp Dry plastic Filament diameter too small Temperature too high Lower temperature and recheck after two minutes Filament diameter too big Temperature too low Raise temperature and recheck after two minutes Main power not turning on Blown input plug fuse Power supply tripped Replace fuse with the correct voltage fuse Unplug unit for...

Page 11: ...ty This includes replacement of any part that fails More information about our warranty is available on www filabot com Parts Supplies and Accessories Filabot provides replacement parts supplies and accessories If you have any questions or need any special parts please let us know ...

Page 12: ...ual applies only to the Filabot EX2 While Triex LLC has applied all possible caution in producing this manual we urge the customer or user of this device to contact Triex LLC with any questions or concerns about operation before operating the device or making any adjustments Triex LLC provides no assurance of applicability of the product to customers requirements ...

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