Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?  

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

I reduced my extrusion multiplier to 0.92 for PETG-CF, and increase retraction to 1.5mm. It is now delivering the best prints I've ever done, with glassy top layers (I reduce the width of the two top layers to 0.42). I'm quite cuffed with this nozzle overall, and knowing it'll never wear out is a plus!

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

How has this nozzle been running for you with the MMU3? Still good?

Thinking of picking it up to be used with my MK4s/MMU3, and soon to be Core One with MMU3. Mainly print PLA but want to play with some other filaments, like glow etc

Posted by: @vhubbard

Diamondback Nozzles in my MK4 for a year.  Working well.   You can lower temp by 5-10c lower, but I often run without adjusting temp.  ASA, PETG and PLA working well.   I use normal procedures for keeping tip clean, filament in good shape and sheet adhearing well. 

Startup oozing problems eliminated when I installed the MMU3.   Z set is done with no filament loaded.   Filament is unloaded at the end of a print.   

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

The responses seem good, I have ordered 5 of the .4 tips for the XL, and 1 for the K1 Max. I have been looking for one that will fit the K2 Plus, but I haven't had any luck. Does anyone know if they make them for the K2 Plus? Thanks

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

https://a.co/d/4yjsGgo

Looks like they finally have Nextruder Diamondback nozzles available. Pretty hefty at $125.

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

Ordered. I have been waiting for this one.  

Posted by: @fallon

https://a.co/d/4yjsGgo

Looks like they finally have Nextruder Diamondback nozzles available. Pretty hefty at $125.

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

Yes, I have them on my Prusa XL , all 5 toolheads. So far, they are worth every penny. Prints are coming out amazing, and I love the fact that one nozzle can handle virtually all filaments. As it's a bit of a pain having to swap nozzles everytime you print with a different material. Definitely pricey, but they work great. I have them on my K1 Max and Bambu XIC. I will be adding them to my K2 Plus as soon as they are developed. I spoke with the company and they are trying up production as they can't seem to keep them stock. The K1Max was on backorder for a month before I could get it. If you have the money, I would definitely recommend them.

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

I just upgraded the mk3 to a mk3.9. Still not sure if that came with a HF .4 or regular. But I use to have a v6 NozzleX on it.

2 .4mm ObXidians on the XL along with 3 of the original brass ones. Upgraded from the .6mms a while ago.

I keep eyeing up the Diamondbacks, but can't quite justify it yet. ObXidians are doing fine for now & I really don't print more than one abrasive at a time (really only PETG CF). It would be nice to get a nozzle you never have to worry about on every extruder though. I haven't managed to rationalize even one yet though. Less buildup on the nozzles would be nice though.

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

I have one on my Voron. It's a fine nozzle, though I can't say I notice a difference as compared to the ObXidian on the Prusas at work. Now, if they could press one out with CHT geometry in pure industrial diamond for under $400, they would corner that niche market. But somehow I doubt that's feasible.

Based on the data available, I think most of the good high end nozzles are really good, and it seems that most of the brand loyalty is from people who had a problem and tried one of them, and it solved their problem. In other words, whichever good nozzle upgrade they happened to try tends to be "OMG, the best".

Personally, I think the Bozzle Nozzle is the right high end idea... Patent issues aside. While not top in some categories (hardness, thermal conductivity, melt surface area, lack of joins, max temp), it is either top or extremely good in all of them. Diamondback and ObXidian are great except for using an insert for their hardened tip... That's a potential fail point that degrades the "it's just always going to work" factor. 

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

Been using them for over a year.  No complaints.  It's the nozzle I use on my MK4S 95% of the time.  On my XL, tool head #1 usually has a diamondback installed as well.  I like the convenience of being able to switch between abrasive and non-abrasive filaments and not worry about nozzle swaps.  I have yet to detect any sign of wear or deterioration.

RE: Anyone try Diamondback nozzles?

Just swapped out my Obxidian 0.4 for a Diamondback 0.4 and so far it is good, less stringing (Not that there was much to begin with) and less oozing when finishing prints which considering it is supposed to have lower friction doesn't make sense, but I'm not complaining.

More testing to do.