1.0mm Nextruder nozzle  

RE: 1.0mm Nextruder nozzle

Not used a 0.1mm and would question it's usefulness but it is easy enough to use a converter which I have used with no problem. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007569998931.html

RE: 1.0mm Nextruder nozzle

Adapter is the way to go but I have had a leakage problem with the Prusa adapter, due to thermal differences between the material of the heater block and the carbide nozzles I was trying to use. I know there are heater blocks you can buy made from different material, just pay attention to this potential issue.

Check your spares - my XL5h came with a V6 nozzle adaptor ... but I agree, 0.1mm is too small for regular work.  It might be wise to stick with clear and dark filaments as white and pastel could be tricky with a small nozzle.

Cheerio,

RE: 1.0mm Nextruder nozzle

Thanks for the replies, I'm trying to find a 1.0mm (not 0.1mm).

Is it the same suggestion? Get an adapter?

I would rather stick with nextruder nozzles of they come that big. 

Oops, not paying attention and being seduced by previous replies ...

The biggest nextruder and genuine V6 nozzles are 0.8mm; there is not much space but you could probably drill one out if it is essential.  There are larger counterfeit nozzles on Ebay and Aliexpress but you are taking all the risks...

What are you trying to do?

If you are looking for speed then it's unlikely the hotend will be able to melt filament fast enough to exploit the larger diameter.  

If you want better interlayer adhesion and overall strength then slightly slowing and overextruding a 0.8mm nozzle will be almost as effective.

But if you want to be able to pass larger included particles then drilling is probably your only option.

Cheerio,

RE: 1.0mm Nextruder nozzle

Oh, wow, I had no idea it would take that kind of customization. I am doing some experiments with custom g-code, and thicker extrusions, but hadn't see anyone do 1.0 or even 1.2 on the XL yet.

Here is an example:

https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/printing-custom-3d-model-g-codes-from-grasshopper/200521

With the adapter - do you already have one? - you should be able to find larger nozzles, for the work you are attempting the standard hot end should be able to keep up as you will be slowing the print head to allow the mid-air extrusions to cool.

- but if you'd like to try a different approach look up 3Dprintbunny (aka Natalie) or watch for her attendance at shows.  She gets some similar results with ordinary slicing, mostly decorative but I did try out some of her technique to make a practical insect screen mesh; it worked but in the end it was easier to use a piece of easily replaced net material, organza I think it's called.

All of the g-codes you will need are available from the Prusa knowledge base.

Cheerio,

RE:

Thank you this is super helpful, I'll look all of that up.

Regarding the adapter, do you have any recommendations for which I should get? Anything I should avoid?

I don't know anything about the adapters or the pros/cons.

RE: 1.0mm Nextruder nozzle

Regarding the adapter, do you have any recommendations for which I should get

I would go with the standard adaptor from Prusa.  Should be fine with regular brass nozzles. If you want to use nozzles other than the regular brass nozzles (such as tungsten carbide) with the adaptor, I would also replace the Prusa heater block with something like this: https://partsbuilt.com/heater-block-plated-copper-prusa-core-one-mk3-9-s-mk4-s-xl-prusa-compatible

See also an older discussion: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-hardware-firmware-and-software-help/blob-of-death-with-nozzle-adaptor/