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I think the way forward for multi-extrusion is via a tool changer.
I am working on a design for independent tool heads. Each one would have it's own "umbilical cord" for wiring, reverse bowden, flex/nimble style remote extruder drive, and possibly water cooling lines and Berd-Air cooling (as chamber will likely be heated).
Corexy gantry "cart" would simply pick whichever head is selected.
Clamping via kinematic coupling and magnet(s).
XYZ offsets handled in software, so they don't have to be physically identical.
Ideal nozzle geometry and temps for each material.
1) PLA
2) PVA
3) CF Nylon
4) Flexible TPU
Anyways, that's my plan.
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Thank you for the thread and links, pals, a lot of useful information. I'm a newbie, just started. Still have a lot of doubts, what is the best printer with IDEX configuration for the start.Quote
dc42
Probably the best option for dual-material is IDEX (independent dual X carriages), but this requires much greater modifications to the printer.
Ian (deckingman) is an expert on Diamond hot ends, both 3- and 5-input versions. His blog is at [somei3deas.wordpress.com]. Click on tag "Diamond hot end".