The extruders of a 3D printer can be divided into two types according to their different feeding methods: Bowden Extruder and Direct Drive Extruder. The following will compare and contrast the two types of extruders.
The extruders of a 3D printer can be divided into two types according to their different feeding methods: Bowden Extruder and Direct Drive Extruder. The following will compare and contrast the two types of extruders.
3D printers with Bowden Extruders have the extruder and stepper motor installed on the printer outer shell. The filament is fed remotely through the Teflon tube to the nozzle.
Two common 3D printer brands that feature the Bowden Extruder are Ultimaker and Delta 3D printer.
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