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Discussion in 'General Questions' started by Kangaroo and Koalas, Jul 3, 2015.

  1. Kangaroo and Koalas

    Kangaroo and Koalas New Member

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    Hi all,

    It has been awhile but my extruder head has failed extruding. It is factory spec and stopped half way through an 8 hour print. I cant unblock it but I know there is some upgraded ones available. Any suggestions? Thanks.
     
    #1 Kangaroo and Koalas, Jul 3, 2015
  2. mark tomlinson

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    E3D v6
     
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    E3d v6 plus volcano with a .4 nozzle will let you master even the worst PLA. Might as well do them both at the same time. Volcano will also let you do way larger nozzles in the future.
     
    #3 robert sanchez, Jul 3, 2015
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    c'mon guys!

    The E3D V6 suggestion is a good one, but you really should be able to unclog this easily enough. Crank up the heat to like 260, then you can probably just push it through. After that, try seasoning it with some canola oil.
     
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    @Printed Solid in our defense he did ask what head to switch to, not how to fix. However you are 100% correct.
     
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    LOL. You are absolutely right. My reading comprehension is on vacation :)
     
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    Hey. Question asked. Question answered ;)
     
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    Thanks for that.

    The plastic cooked and burnt in the head. I cleared but blocked straight away.

    Just thought i was good reason to upgrade.
     
    #8 Kangaroo and Koalas, Jul 18, 2015
  9. Mike Kelly

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    you could also just replace the brass nozzle instead of the whole head
     
    #9 Mike Kelly, Jul 20, 2015
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    i believe the e3d nozzle can fit in the hex head with care.
     
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    Yea, they fit.
     
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  12. John in MS

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    Where can you get the nozzle? I need about five on hand as they seem to have a life span of two weeks top
     
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    You shouldn't need to be changing or working on nozzles nearly that often, but having a spare or two on hand isn't a bad idea. We've got brass, hardened steel, and stainless authentic E3D V6 nozzles at printedsolid.com. under accessories.
     
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    Even after using very abrasive filaments I have replaced exactly two nozzles in as many years due to them wearing.
     
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    One thing to consider is that with some of the materials (the wood filament and metallic ones for examples) it is better and easier to use a larger bore nozzle (you will also get less wear).

    I do all of those on the volcano usually with at least a 0.8 nozzle. The reduction in detail is not normally even a factor.
     
    #16 mark tomlinson, Dec 21, 2015
  17. Mike Kelly

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    Dusty environments also wreak havoc on nozzles. Using a sponge filter helps
     
    #17 Mike Kelly, Dec 22, 2015

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