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PTFE Cone

Posted by ajayre

ajayre

PTFE Cone
July 23, 2012 10:39AM

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What is the purpose of putting a PTFE cone around the nozzle?

Thanks, Andy

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nophead

Re: PTFE Cone
July 23, 2012 10:49AM

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It insulates it and stops curled up filament sticking to it and burning on.

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ajayre

Re: PTFE Cone
July 23, 2012 11:36AM

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Ah, ok. Makes sense. Thanks!

Andy

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