ExtrudeX – DIY Filament Recycling Machine

ExtrudeX is a fully 3D-printable DIY machine that transforms your failed prints, purge lines, supports, and scrap filament into fresh, 3D-printable filament right from your home workspace. It is designed to make filament recycling accessible, affordable, and easy for every maker. ExtrudeX uses a heated metal barrel, a powerful DC gear motor, a controlled filament puller, and optional digital diameter monitoring to produce consistent, usable filament. The process is simple: shred your waste, heat the machine, pour the material into the hopper, start the motor, and guide the filament into the puller. The cooling fan stabilizes the output, giving you a clean filament strand ready to print. The entire structure — frame, covers, puller, and major components — is fully 3D-printable, and the machine is engineered to work reliably using basic off-the-shelf parts. ExtrudeX keeps recycling open, affordable, and repairable, giving makers more control over their material costs and waste.