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ROBOTS, GADGETS

Kevin Mercer

More Clay Prints

This vessels are ready for their first firing. The students and I transitioned from a 2mm nozzle to a 4mm nozzle and began printing cups...

Kevin Mercer

Clay Printer

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Kevin Mercer

The Clay Printer Functions!

This red stoneware cube was the first successful test of the clay pump and auger extruder. I began designing parts about a year ago, but...

Kevin Mercer

First Tests

I did some testing, but the clay consistency just wasn't right. It was too wet and mushy. I think it should be more of a paste. When I...

Kevin Mercer

There's your problem...

This funnel-shaped cap is not meant to leak like that. Will have to strengthen the model and reprint with more infill and thicker walls....

Kevin Mercer

Clay Pump, V1

This pump is made up of 3D printed components, an aluminum extrusion, and a very powerful stepper motor. As the motor turns, the lead...

Kevin Mercer

Paste Extrusion, 3D Printing

John W., a current student and Fab Lab assistant, helped to wire-in and test a paste extruder with our stock Monoprice Mini V2. John...

Kevin Mercer

Clay Extruder Iterations

Even before a proper test, I am finding things to improve within this clay extruder design. As I modify components, I keep the previous...

Kevin Mercer

Update: Clay 3D Printer

This is an updated design of a clay extruder. I made some changes to the auger and the portion of the frame that will attach to extruder...

Kevin Mercer

Clay 3D Printer

This is the first prototype of an extruder made specifically for clay. A stepper motor will mount above the extruder and will couple with...