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Volcano Nozzle compatibility

Hello!

Sorry in advance for what might be a dumb question - I will be printing with abrasive filament and need to get a .6 hardened nozzle. Is the ESD Nozzle X Volcano ( https://www.prusa3d.com/product/nozzle-x-e3d-v6-0-6-mm/) compatible with the original MK3 hotend or do I need to upgrade the hotend to a Volcano?

Kindest regards,

Rich

Posted : 20/03/2025 2:01 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: Volcano Nozzle compatibility

The volcano hotend works with the normal heat sink and heartbreak. But the volcano is about 11mm longer. So your part fan and pinda need moving downwards. And you lose z height

 

Try phaetus dragon hi flow. Drop in replacement

Regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 20/03/2025 3:04 pm
rg
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Volcano Nozzle compatibility

Thank you Joan! - I was wondering if the nozzle would work on the original hotend. I see there are more threads on the Volcano but do I need to swap out the hotend to use this Volcano nozzle?
Rich

Posted : 20/03/2025 5:31 pm
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Volcano Nozzle compatibility

I am trying to print filament with carbon fiber and just need a hardened nozzle. Should I look at another nozzle besides the Volcano?

Regards,

Rich

Posted : 20/03/2025 5:41 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: Volcano Nozzle compatibility

If you simply ned a hardened nozzle, 
the Zaribo Nozzle Z is available in 0.4mm and 0.6mm diameter, 
with Carbon filled filaments you are usually recommended to use 0.6mm nozzles
https://zaribo.com/nozzles/471-5007-top-quality-hardened-175-nozzle-for-e3d-v6-by-zaribo.html#/88-nozzle_width-06mm

or E3d Nozzle X 
https://e3d-online.com/products/e3d-v6-hardened-steel-nozzle?_pos=2&_sid=40d6a429b&_ss=r (they seem to be out of stock of 0.6mm nozzles

or e3d CRB and Pro Nozzles 
https://e3d-online.com/products/zodiac-by-e3d-v6-nozzles?_pos=24&_sid=40d6a429b&_ss=r

or 
Diamond back nozzles 
https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Nozzles-Compatible-Polycrystalline-Efficiency/dp/B09LLWY2YK/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=diamondback%2Bnozzles&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlpHUlIxRkNEMUE2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzM1ODA4WDk5RllFNFRZNzlXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MDYzMTIxRk9XNjBHNVZSMjRSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ
or 

Ollson Ruby 
https://olssonline.com/the-olsson-ruby/


When you install the nozzle be very careful to ensure that the nozzle butts up against the heatbreak, and there is a tiny gap between the nozzle and the heatsink. or you will get a leak of filament between the heatbreak and the nozzle. 

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 20/03/2025 6:31 pm
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