Specialising in 3D printing services, a London based company contacted Fercell to explore the opportunities for size reduction of large-format waste parts.
Known for their waste-free workshop, with current processes already in place to turn waste plastics such as PET into printable pellets, a solution to break down larger printed waste was required.
With the production of a variety of customisable 3D projects, there will inevitably be the generation of some waste in the form of printed parts, whether this be a product that hasn’t met customer requirements, or any excess or duplicate product no longer required.
The project brief defined the requirement for a solution to reduce the post-production volume of waste from various 3D machinery. This in turn would deliver the benefits of reduced waste disposal costs and free up valuable workspace, reducing storage space required onsite.
Breaking It Down
The solution, a BOA Series pre-breaker, is ideal for breaking down large bulky waste by up to 80%, achieving an output size of <100mm. The system was designed specifically to meet the customer’s requirements, including a stepped access frame, interlocked enclosure (for the tidy and safe collection of output) and brand colours.
Pre-breakers offer a compact and self-contained solution for the size reduction of bulky waste. Here, the BOA Series model is completely automated, meaning the processing is monitored, therefore if there is a material blockage the breaker will stop, reverse (to clear the blockage) and start again.
Offering efficiency, the pre-breaker also detects if there’s no material left in the 1,300mm width hopper, automatically switching itself off and saving on energy costs.
The BOA series can be used to break down a variety of bulky waste, including, plastics, wood and cardboard. By breaking down 3D printed waste, primarily comprising of plastic material, any output can be further utilised in industrial recycling processes, such as shredding or granulating. In the case of plastics, this opens up the potential to reuse the output in manufacturing processes.
