Tap size for heater block?
When I tried to change nozzles the new one was not screwing in smoothly. I can’t see any residue inside but if someone knows what tap size to use I can try and clean it out. Has anyone had a similar issue?
TIA!
RE: Tap size for heater block?
M6-1.0mm
RE: Tap size for heater block?
So M6 and I assume the 1.0MM is the thread pitch?
RE: Tap size for heater block?
When I tried to change nozzles the new one was not screwing in smoothly. I can’t see any residue inside but if someone knows what tap size to use I can try and clean it out. Has anyone had a similar issue?
TIA!
They are pretty cheap on Amazon or AliExpress. 2pcs Aluminum Block Hotend Heaterblock I would just get a new one.
RE: Tap size for heater block?
Yes m6 with a pitch of 1mm.
RE: Tap size for heater block?
So this one looks like it should work? Thanks for the help btw!!
RE: Tap size for heater block?
looks good
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So this one looks like it should work? Thanks for the help btw!!
It's your prerogative of course, but wouldn't replacing the heat block be a better (and cheaper) alternative than retapping what already looks pretty beaten up?
RE: Tap size for heater block?
Chasing threads on a soft metal like Aluminum is really easy to accidentally cross-thread or cut new threads between the existing threads. Be careful, and ready to just buy a new heater block.
Notice, though, two aluminum heater blocks are the same price as the drill bit and tap set you found so it might not make financial sense.
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RE: Tap size for heater block?
I have tapped one out, after messing the thread up in a nozzle swap but before the tap I ordered arrived I found I corrected the thread problem by screwing my nozzle in from the wrong side. The nozzle tapped the thread out and that worked surprisingly well.
I did eventually use the tap, and have since bought a spare with a nozzle and use that one now. That original heater block still is fine and sits as a ready spare.
RE: Tap size for heater block?
I use $130 Diamondbacks and I'll happily throw away a heat block rather than risk screwing up the threads on the nozzle (even though it's hardened steel). I also use a small amount of HT thermal paste on the threads that acts as thread lubricant as well.