Polymer Extruder
A specialized molding facility that combines polymers and carbon ore through controlled heating and pressure. Copper piping distributes heat while control nodes manage the extrusion cycles that form nanoplastic composites.
productionTier 1 of 4polymer_extruder
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost110,000 cr
Build Time120 ticks
Labor Cost8
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Extrude NanoplasticRefining
1.89 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Polymer Extruderthis tier | 110,000 | 120 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Nanoplastic Extruder | 339,000 | 170 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Nanocomposite Manufacturing Plant | 1,040,000 | 230 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Molecular Weave Fabricator | 3,145,000 | 290 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.