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How much PLA can you push through a brass nozzle....

Posted by CVRIV 
How much PLA can you push through a brass nozzle....
January 30, 2021 06:13PM
... before it should be changed?
Re: How much PLA can you push through a brass nozzle....
January 30, 2021 07:06PM
Depends on whether or not the PLA contains carbon fiber or "glow in the dark" additives.

These are very abrasive, and damage the tiny hole the plastic is squeezed through (in less than roll 1KG roll printing quality will suffer).

Apart from that, the PLA generally doesn't damage brass nozzles, although they can get clogged.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/30/2021 07:06PM by DragonFire.
Re: How much PLA can you push through a brass nozzle....
January 31, 2021 08:55AM
Thanks for the info. Im just using regular PLA.
Re: How much PLA can you push through a brass nozzle....
January 31, 2021 06:44PM
It will also depend on how well the nozzle was designed an what grade of Brass they used.


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