A 3D Printing Filament Spool, Mass Produced with 3D Printing.

We have begun production of a low cost, recyclable, 3D printer filament spool, that is an improvement on the tradtional MC-008W 1KG SPool.

With all of the innovation in the 3D Printing space, the MC-008W spool has stayed relatively unchanged. But why? They are expensive to ship, nearly impossible to recycle, and in production they are not efficient or easy. Not to mention that new covid restrictions and tarriffs on the chinese-made spool have increased so that they have become expensive. But it is what there is. 

​There are some filament suppliers that use cardboard spools, but those are not ideal for 1KG material. The community have created reusable spools. But these are not universal and can lead to tangles. There just is not a good alternative to the tried and true MC-008W 1KG filament spool. So we made the SlantSpool V3

The SlantSpool V3 was created in order to allow for a US supplier of good quality, recyclable 1KG spools for 3D Printer filament.

The SlantSpool V3 is modeled off the MC-008W spool. The core interface is dimensionally identical so that it can fit on existing fixtures. The outer cardboard flanges are stamped from white-coated cardboard to prevent dust contamination of filament. The entire spool is half the weight of traditional MK-008W spools so shipping costs are lower both from Slant 3D and to customers, saving filament suppliers thousands of dollars.

We have also adjusted the design to make use simpler. The Core has 4 primary anchoring holes for the filament that are over-large to make starting the spool easier on the winder machine. And the hole is curved to ensure that filament is not kinked at the end causing a jam in the 3D Printer when it is used. 

The Core of the SlantSpool is manufactured with 3D printing in our production 3D Printing Farms. This manufacturing method not only allows it be made affordably at the same quantities as injection molding, but allows the design to be easily changed. We can create custom spools with the logo of the filament supplier and we can adjust the hub configuration for different fixturing. We are not limited to the 1KG MC-008W. We can make any spool you want.

The cardboard flanges serve a number of functions. First of all they can be recycled easily, eliminating the piles of spools 3D printing users have to deal with. They are also cut in an octagon so they can be stored on a standard shelf without stacking to keep them from rolling off. And last of all the cardboard can be slit to anchor the end wherever it is without having to trim of kink filament to hit the one hole.

Overall the SlantSpool was designed by 3D Printer users and a Filament production line. Making it optimal for all. Not just "the spool that works." We are working with several filament suppliers now to get the spools into production and they are obviously in use on our own production lines and printer farms. Small labs and 3D Filament producers can purchase the spools quickly and painlessly at the listing above. It you need special hub design or quote please contact us.

Overall Features

• Half the weight (3 oz) for less shipping cost to filament manufacturer
• Compatible with MC-008W equipment]
• Coated cardboard to ensure no cardboard dust contamination
• Simpler so start filament on in production
• Recyclable
• Better function for the end user.
• Made in the USA (Lower Tariff and Reliable Supply)
• The design of the spool can be modified to match your equipment.