Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted · Can't find a proper spool holder with bearings

Hi guys, I've been having recently problems with my big filament spool getting grinded. I tried to print some spool holders but I'm still having the same problem. I think that the friction caused by trying to move a big spool, the extruder cant move it propertly. Can you guys show some models or if you have your own to share with me. Thank you!

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Can't find a proper spool holder with bearings

    When you say big spool, what size you talking? 2kg spools or 3kg? Personally i use 2.2KG spools and i got a Polybox and printed a lifter for the lid so the spool fits inside and it works great.

     

    IMG_8768.thumb.jpg.0f0bf949a718c4f85de8bdc2e8d6014c.jpg

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Can't find a proper spool holder with bearings

    I have designed a compact spoolholder for myself, but it only fits one standard spool (Ultimaker, colorFabb). So, in its current form it won't work for you. But you are free to re-use the basic concept, and adapt it to your needs: you will have to make it bigger, and stronger, so it can support the extra weight. It uses one standard 608 bearing (=same as in most skate boards), which is centered.

     

    Keep in mind that frictionless spool holders also have a disadvantage: the spool may unwind by itself, especially near the end, if wound too tight. So you may need to provide extra guards to prevent this.

     

    This design is made in DesignSpark Mechanical (=a limited version of the commercial SpaceClaim, distributed by RS-components, and free after registration). If you have this software, you can edit the design.

     

    See here for the concept and files (and then scroll down a bit).

     

    https://www.uantwerpen.be/nl/personeel/geert-keteleer/manuals/

     

    spool_holder.jpg.0b7800b56f2507e1ab46fda58fc774d4.jpg

     

    image.png.fb5ca13db604e4117fe60bac0007be3a.png

     

    image.png.ee70962ea408132816287d7a063c2c38.png

    Purple = 608 bearing; blue = bolt and nut; cyan = base attached to UM-printer; yellow, lightgreen, red = rotating spool holder.

     

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Can't find a proper spool holder with bearings

    The feeders in the printers are usually very strong and powerful, so it is not necessary to use any special spool holders. I know there was a hype about the low friction spool holders, but if necessary this method works fine too without under extrusion:

     

    IMG_0799.thumb.jpeg.6ed3f54d06eb6f1161680ae73801f209.jpeg

     

    The spool simply lies loosely in the wastepaper basket. 🙂 

    • Like 1
    Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Can't find a proper spool holder with bearings
    16 minutes ago, Smithy said:

    The spool simply lies loosely in the wastepaper basket.

     

    Very convenient when the spool is empty...no removal from the spool holder required. 😄

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now
    • Our picks

      • Help Us Improve Cura – Join the Ultimaker Research Program
        🚀 Help Shape the Future of Cura and Digital Factory – Join Our Power User Research Program!
        We’re looking for active users of Cura and Digital Factory — across professional and educational use cases — to help us improve the next generation of our tools.
        Our Power User Research Program kicks off with a quick 15-minute interview to learn about your setup and workflows. If selected, you’ll be invited into a small group of users who get early access to features and help us shape the future of 3D printing software.

        🧪 What to Expect:
        A short 15-minute kickoff interview to help us get to know you If selected, bi-monthly research sessions (15–30 minutes) where we’ll test features, review workflows, or gather feedback Occasional invites to try out early prototypes or vote on upcoming improvements
        🎁 What You’ll Get:
         
        Selected participants receive a free 1-year Studio or Classroom license Early access to new features and tools A direct voice in what we build next
        👉 Interested? Please fill out this quick form
        Your feedback helps us make Cura Cloud more powerful, more intuitive, and more aligned with how you actually print and manage your workflow.
        Thanks for being part of the community,

        — The Ultimaker Software Team
        • 0 replies
      • Cura 5.10 stable released!
        The full stable release of Cura 5.10 has arrived, and it brings support for the new Ultimaker S8, as well as new materials and profiles for previously supported UltiMaker printers. Additionally, you can now control your models in Cura using a 3D SpaceMouse and more!
          • Like
        • 18 replies
    ×
    ×
    • Create New...