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Extruder made from Lead? Printing Utensils

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by StaticPain, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. StaticPain

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    Hi, I was looking to print out some cookie cutters, and camping utensils and saw somewhere that the extruder may contain lead. Not sure If I should be worried about using this cookie cutter? I have the latest robo 3d not sure if they all use the same extruder. Thanks for any input :)
     
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    Brass nozzles contain trace amounts of lead, it is part of the allow. If you want a 100% food safe extruder just replace the nozzle with a stainless steel version. They are available from multiple resellers, for the Hexagon extruder included with the Robo3D R1 series any E3D compatible nozzle will fit.
     
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    Thanks, I don't think I can link yet but I found this on amazon for $20 - E3D v6 Extra Nozzle - Stainless Steel - 1.75mm x 0.40mm
    Would this be a direct replacement for the latest Robo 3D?

    Link: http://www.amazon.com/E3D-v6-Extra-...ra+Nozzle+-+Stainless+Steel+-+1.75mm+x+0.40mm
     
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