1.75mm filament
Hi there.
I am brand new to the world of 3D printing so I lack a lot of knowledge on this matter. I purchased my Pursa i3 yesterday and probably will receive it in 6-7 weeks time. But one of the tings I am interested in is wood filament and ninjaflex, those I have found in 1.75mm size. If im not mistaken the Prusa comes with 0.4mm nozzle.
So my question is, do I only have to get a 1.75mm nozzle in order to print with that size of filament or do I need to upgrade more?
Is it easy to swap between nozzle sizes from build to build?
best regards
Runi.
Re: 1.75mm filament
Okey.. I think I discovered something.. the nozzle does not need to be the same size as the filament :).. right?
like I sad, I am total beginner 🙂
Re: 1.75mm filament
Yup, that's correct.
The filament used in these printers is 1.75mm diameter. That is then melted and extruded out of nozzle, the standard size being 0.4mm diameter.
The standard nozzle should serve you well until you want to get higher resolution (smaller nozzle) or faster (larger nozzle) prints
Peter
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Re: 1.75mm filament
got it 🙂
Now for a side-question... Nozzles, are they universal or do I need to get specific models that work with Prusa i3 mk2?
Re: 1.75mm filament
Sort of, but not quite.
Best nozzles to use are those supplied by E3D. Worst nozzles are the Chinese clones.
Micro-Swiss make nozzles that work very well with the hot end - I haven't personal experience of those.
I have used the new plated copper nozzles from E3D; they are expensive, but they are very good.
E3D nozzles: http://e3d-online.com/E3D-v6/Extra-Nozzles
Peter
Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…