Machines
Curious to find out more about the four machines?
Shredder
Plastic waste is shredded into tiny pieces which will be used in the other machines to create new things. By changing the sieve inside the machine, the output size of the pieces can be modified to create different patterns and processes.
Extruder
Extrusion is a continuous process where plastic pieces are extruded into a line of plastic. This can be wrapped around a mold or used to refill our 3D printers with printing filament in a variety of colours. Possible products include lampshades, rope material, grips, fashionable hats, 3D printing filament...
Injection machine
Plastic pieces are heated and injected into a mold. It is a relatively quick process which is well suited for creating and mass producing small objects. Various molds can be created, both simple and complex. Possible products include wall tiles, spinning tops, handles, creative art pieces...
Compressor
Plastic is heated inside the oven and slowly pressed into a mold with a carjack. Well suited for making large and more solid objects, the oven itself is also a great machine for prototyping and making plastic tests with. Possible products include clipboards, trays, cutting boards, bowls, plant pots, pencil holders, wall clocks...
Precious Plastic Products
Here are some products that have already been made by others using the Precious Plastic machines above: