Extruder nozzle stoppered / clogged
Hello,
After a couple of ABS printing the extruder nozzle look to be stoppered / clogged ..
(suddenly in a middle or long print (-: ...)
Plastic does no come out anymore .. I tried to unload load noway ...
Temp on display is 255 °C, fan is working ..
How to get printer working back ???
How can I avoid extruder nozzle beeing clogged in the middle of a print ??
Thanks
Re: Extruder nozzle stoppered / clogged
Hello,
Just a small feedback ..I managed to unclog it with one small iron wire (one of an iron brush)
Now it is ok but I noticed that the extruder springs were too tight .. and that was spoiling the filament I untight them and no problem since then
Philippe
Re: Extruder nozzle stoppered / clogged
Hi Philippe
You could also drop the temperature to 245 degrees; if the PTFE tubing gets too hot, then it can block the nozzle, especially if the print requires many quick retractions.
It is always worthwhile having a few spare nozzles and PTFE tubes, as you will need them over time, and I find it better for them to be with me than in the shop!
Available here: http://e3d-online.com/ Always worth the extra cost to get originals...
Peter
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