Thats such an awesome idea! no mucking about with tricky feed screw parts, dead simple. I Love it!

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

As a person who has worked in the Plastics industry as a setter/production technician for 7 years. This is oddly satisfying to watch. Not the normal cycle times I am use to but still great video.

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’ve been running it a few days a week for the past 6 months and have made some significant improvements to speed. We’ll be posting an update in our next video.

@bibinvarkey3041

Жыл бұрын

​@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne can you make a similar video for aluminium recycling and moulding

Está genial. Saludos

Brilliant solution!!!

Excelente!!

Great great work and explainatio. Thankyou! Please i have one thing to ask: how much torque (how manu Newtons) do you put in the torque wrench to thighten the mould's bolts? Thankyou again ciao

Nice.. I like this mechine

This has so much potential. The simplicity is pretty astounding after watching people with industrial cnc machines make dies.. Now it's got me thinking what I can do with a 40 ton wood splitter!

@larrykent196

2 жыл бұрын

That's funny, I was thinking the same thing. Amazing idea love the simplicity.

@helpmeget100subs

2 жыл бұрын

Your inspiring others like myself.

@cynstan

10 ай бұрын

you just have an injection molding machine at that point...

great video! I am also planning such a machine as a successor to my injection. is it also possible to fill the pipe permanently with plastic during operation so as not to have to wait? and can larger/more complex parts be manufactured with this machine than with classic injection?

Its very amazing ,so many is it coast?

Nice work 👏

Hi , I’m having trouble with the pid controller set up . Just wondering if you guys found any useful Rex c100 information online ?

Do you have any recommendations where to get metal molds at a reasonable price?

What type machine u need for a suitcase?

You used a log splitter to make an injection molding machine. Wow! Awesome

Have you thought about instead of just threading it on, getting plastic into the threads etc, to use a 37 degree flare hydraulic fitting on the barrel nose instead? They are super common, cheap, and would make it much faster and easier to exchange mold/plug.

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

A quick release fitting is on the cards for future moulds. Stay tuned!

Hi, thanks for share all these machines for create many things from waste plastic, I wonder if you can recomend how to make a plastic bottle punch machine, we work with small companies that recolect the plastic from the streets and then sell them but this process is made by hand. Thank a lot.

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Good machine. Upgrades to consider are a larger heat chamber and PID controller mounted on machine.

This is so cool! How does the heating work? Are those induction or thermal resistance elements? I have an unused log splitter just waiting to be misused! Do you have to use anything to keep the piston clean, like oil or silicone?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! These are band heaters which you can pickup online. These ones are “premium” and cost $60aud each. Might be overkill.. not sure. Once the plastic is heated it doesn’t stick to the steel piston. We Use LDPE & HDPE only so we’re dealing with low melting temps.

@heikkiruokonen5185

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne alrighty then! Overkill is definetly the way to go, if something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing! Thanks for the advise, and thank you for cool videos and ideas! I wish all the best to your future efforts!

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Wow great video 😮 Where can I get one of this machine?

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Very Good. It was the Log Splitter in the thumbnail that mostly got my attention. Not a bad idea. Good to find another KZreadr here in Melbourne. Looking forward to watching more from your channel. It's around that time of the year again ? Merry Christmas. All the Best for the New Year. Peter 👍

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter, much appreciated!

proud of your ideas nice work

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Frank!

Can we get details

Brilliant!

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I need this machine urgently.

what is the biggest piece it can do. for example a fishing lure like a stick bait?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Max would be ~50g of HDPE. A longer barrel/piston and more band heaters would be required for larger shots.

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Great idea, gets the job done which is the main thing! I'm going to be experimenting with 3D printed moulds (405nm resin based moulds). Have you tried to use 3D printed moulds? or MDF moulds with this machine?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! We have only tried alloy moulds on this machine and would advise caution if you are not monitoring the pressure!

@Program2live

2 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne Thanks for the reply, I will continue to investigate it, hopefully it isn't a dead end as I have already bought a 4 ton log splitter, and I'm unwilling to pay for a proper CNCd tool. Cheers for the help, the channel is helping a ton!

@isekaiexpress9450

7 ай бұрын

If you don't want to invest in a CNC machine, try casting the mould from a 3d printed original part.

Hi. Nice build. What are you using to heat the barell ?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, these are called 'band heaters'

this parts for what pls show small video

What happens if you don’t pack the plastic as it’s heating? It doesn’t melt or you get air bubbles? The removing of the tip every time looks like it’ll wear out the threads over time, there’s gotta be a better solution for that, but i like it. I want to build one as I generate 20 kilos a day of scrap hdpe from my business

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. We use this technique when making thick parts to prevent sink marks, however it's not necessary for all moulds. We actually found that filling the hopper and letting the rod fill the barrel after each shot actually works well for smaller parts. Having said that, it's difficult to monitor if the mould is full.

With the planned plastic reduction with a lot of packaging/supermarkets etc. How many years do you estimate you'll be able to do this?:)

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

There will always be plastic to recycle. And if there isn’t - that’s a good thing.

@emanuelboston2736

2 жыл бұрын

I use 4000 ton at work...

New world....! (I am a service and sales engineer for plastic injection molding machines)

Would cam locks for your mold bolts make unmolding easier?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, however they'd have to be super strong. If the mould is overfilled you could have a hard time releasing them but it's worth a try!

That's great. When you backed the ram out i didn't see any seals on the ram. Do you use seals on the ram?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, no seals are used. More details here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4Zs2c-Hl63clLg.html

@L1K2F3

2 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne Thanks, great vids...

I won’t one another great project

You need to put your hand on the specifically made handle of the torque wrench otherwise it doesn’t work. Great work!

Fantastic! What would it take to turn this into a how-to?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing! Here it is: community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/log-splitter-injector-upgrade

@this_is_mattia

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne True story.. forgot about it.. you guys got it all under control 🎉Fantastic.. keep up the incredible work!

A hydraulic piston design, nice. But no release agent or spray?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We spray our moulds with silicone a couple of times throughout production runs.

Sir, how did you install Temperature sensor !!

@darrylhaynes9208

2 жыл бұрын

Pipe thread bung

amazing good work

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Well, now I have to build one of these....

Hi! Thank you! Very interesting! Do you share source information, cad on this machine?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

We wrote up a guide which you can check out here: community.preciousplastic.com/how-to/log-splitter-injector-upgrade

Hey guys awesome but simple machine . Im in oz also could could you tell me were you got your heatbands from . Thanks

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, these ones were from Hales in Melbourne.

@Tom-zr6yj

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@Tom-zr6yj

2 жыл бұрын

Just one more thing I’m having trouble with is nozzle design . My injection machine will be similar design , and I am also using hdpe . Is there anywhere you guys know of to get info on this . Thanks

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tom-zr6yj All details can be found here: community.preciousplastic.com/academy/build/injection we use a 1/2" BSP fitting to attached our moulds to the injection barrel.

@Tom-zr6yj

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, just wondering if you guys found any information online on the pid controller set up . I have looked up a few on KZread but still haven’t had any luck getting them to heat up and stay at required temp . I am using the Rexc100 also just seeing what parameters I need to adjust to get it going. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

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So what’s the maximum shot size with that size barrel

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Approx. 50grams of HDPE. This could be increased with a longer barrel & piston as well as more band heaters.

Where can you find a hydraulic press similar to yours?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the details in our latest video

@bizzybugseverywhere7801

3 жыл бұрын

log splitter

Hi is it possible to make the process automatically with high efficiency ?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly. You'd need an automatic clamp and some electrical work to make it happen, but sure!

What is this yellow piece useing for ....?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

These were components for a customer.

is there a size limit to what you can mold.

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it depends on the barrel volume. This barrel holds 50g or less.

Welcome to 10N Sub! ❤✋👍

Awesome

Does this also works with polycarbonate?

@J87513

2 ай бұрын

Hey I'm also curious if this would work with PolyCarbonate. Supposedly PolyCarbonate needs about 15,000 PSI (sorry i live in USA) which is 7.5 tons.

The injection machine is bonzer. The Mould on the other hand is slow. Could you set up some type of quick release clamp system on that? More gear I know, but if you are going to make any money, time is important.

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

8 ай бұрын

This is quite an old video - we've updated all of our processes since :)

This is so cool man Can i know more about this machine like price and delivery and ingredients etc???

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment :) We are not selling this machine, however you can build your own. See our other videos for the method.

Who help you with the mold? Can share the reference!

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Contact us via out website www.plastic.org.au

@acintron3Dmfg

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne Done, thanks for the reply

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Would it work with nylon?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

We haven't tested nylon at this stage

Awesome! Are you planning on doing a build guide for this?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon, yes we will be. It's currently in the works and should be ready before the end of the year.

@jonny_panic

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne Awesome, looking forward to it.

@Konradulations

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne any updates?

@coryfuqua7297

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see the guide

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

@@coryfuqua7297 check out our next video

What kind of press is that?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 5t log splitter

Would this machine eventually be put into production.

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we are already taking orders for Australian customers.

great bit of kit there. are you guys open to the public or are you in virus lockdown mode?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Closed to the public due to safety, however we plan to hold open days and attend events in 2021

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how can buy this?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

The machines we currently have available for sale can be found here > www.plastic.org.au/collections/machines

What price

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

We don't sell this one, however our other machines (pricing and specs) can be found on our website

Link to Easy Mold?

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

easymoulds.de/

i need one machine, please

@OffGridInvestor

3 жыл бұрын

Then make it yourself twinky pops.

Idea: make the injector element and mold fixed, and allow the hydraulic splitter to move around it.

Great video! My only suggestion is not using a torque to remove bolts but only to install. Happy New Year

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Anthony, good advice!

Machine price kya hai

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

We don’t sell these, sorry!

@sarfrazhussain713

2 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne what's the cost or price this machine or any contact number for purchasing.

Although precious plastic is a great idea the inefficiencies of these systems are actually worse for the planet than the highly optimized industrial processes. Simply wrapping your barrel in a fiber insulation will cut your melting time and energy usage by a MASSIVE amount. Right now you are putting more heat into the room than into the plastic. This is the same as banning plastic bags. If you consider that paper bags weigh many times more and the increased fuel used for transportation paper bags use more oil than plastic bags which can be used multiple times, recycled and used to replace trash bags. Paper bags are usually destroyed half way through their first use if they even last that long. It is much more important to focus on recycling and increasing efficiency than trying to do these low tech replacements.

@mortarriding3913

3 жыл бұрын

While there's some validity to what you're saying, you skip over two fairly substantial solutions. First with PP; they set up with the intention of preventing plastic going to landfill, that there currently aren't any waste streams for. With fully developed machines, and processes, they should be able to achieve that goal, while not attempting to be competitive with more efficient industrial processes. Second with single use bags; take your own bag. Stop being lazy.

@Acecool

3 жыл бұрын

Paper comes from renewable trees instead of oil... when the bag is done being used, it can be turned into egg cartons, etc.. Obviously, cloth is better.

@mortarriding3913

3 жыл бұрын

@@Acecool bioplastics exist.

@ilyarepin7750

2 жыл бұрын

who cares about "the planet" people watching this want to make an injection molder for hobby or business use.

@GoingtoHecq

2 жыл бұрын

The point of precious plastic is basically that it's a sort of movement to prevent plastic from going to landfill and encourage people to reuse it. It's not meant to be some big superpac with billions of dollars in research funds providing industrial machinery and fully researched and finished processes. It's more a social thing to help bring about a necessary change in how we view and use plastic.

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@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

3 жыл бұрын

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@mavigogun

Жыл бұрын

If referring to the time it takes to read your contribution to this space, then yes, no doubt.

Weste of time

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Commenting?

@h723

2 жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne because of high cost . A piece takes at least five minutes to prepare. Because It will waste a lot of time. If you give your die the option to open and close the automatic, it will be super. It takes a lot of effort to open the manual.

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

@@h723 The cost is actually pretty reasonable. The log splitter was approx. $300AUD and was an improvement on the manual machine we took the other parts from. I'm please to say that since we built this machine, we have produced enough parts to not only pay for the initial expense but also upgrade to a fully automatic, used commercial injection machine. Check it out here: instagram.com/p/CTE0s9znr_M/

@mavigogun

Жыл бұрын

@@PreciousPlasticMelbourne That's great to hear. Thanks much for sharing. I wonder, what sort of parts being produced delivered that commercial success? Were they produced for a specific client, or were they products you marketed? Thanks much for your feedback.

The machine wastes a lot of time on a simple piece, the installation of the mold with the screw is time consuming and the pressure tolerance is low, and the screw will not last long.

@mavigogun

Жыл бұрын

They could produce a dozen parts in the time required to find utility in your post.

So much slowly component

What a joke

sad sad scrap machine

@mortarriding3913

3 жыл бұрын

Why do you say that?

@mavigogun

Жыл бұрын

@@mortarriding3913 Dropped- repeatedly -as a child, no doubt.

THIS MACHINE IS SUCK

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

wow -1 part per hour... stupid

@mavigogun

Жыл бұрын

Mathematically challenged, eh?

Brilliant!

@PreciousPlasticMelbourne

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

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