New aluminium extruder for 3D printers by PiBot.com

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PiBot.com has recently launched a new spring-loaded extruder for 3D printers, featuring a metal design that provides increased torque and compactness. The all-metal components have a comfortable texture due to anodization, enhancing extruder reliability and allowing high-speed processing of filament. This innovative design incorporates a spring-loaded arm that applies constant pressure on the drive gear and a bearing to minimize skipped filaments caused by variations in thickness. It also includes a simple height adjustment part for the spring, making it easy to increase the spring rate if necessary. The one-handed operation simplifies the insertion of new plastic filament into the extruder. This extruder is compatible with hot ends measuring 6mm in diameter and can be mounted on most 3D printers, making it suitable for dual extrusion due to its compact design. For more information or to access open-source files, visit reprap.org or PiBot.com.