J Head Nozzle

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J-Head Nozzle

Release status: working

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Description
J-Head Nozzle and Thermal Barrier Based on a combination of ideas from the Makerbot Mk 5 hot end, The Inline Heater Variation, some ideas from Brian Briggs, and some ideas from me.
License
GPL
Author
Contributors
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Categories
CAD Models
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Introduction

NOTE: All Research and Development on J-Head Hot-ends has stopped due to the availability of cheap chinese counterfeits that have been spammed throughout the online markets, don't work well, and have no support.


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Suppliers


Differences Between Real J-Heads and Cheap Clones


clones - removed see discussion page

Parts List

Mk I

Summary: First J-Head hot-end.

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Mk II

Summary: Added a hollow set-screw to retain the PTFE liner.

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Mk III

Summary: Added a heat sink in order to print PLA. To reduce weight, an aluminum nozzle is used.

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Mk III-B

Summary: Added a heat sink in order to print PLA.

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Mk IV

Summary: Removed the heat sink and added a series of vents to provide cooling. To reduce weight, an aluminum nozzle is used.

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Mk IV-B

Summary: Removed the heat sink and added a series of vents to provide cooling.

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Mk V

Summary: Reduced the size and increased the length of the melt zone. To reduce weight, an aluminum nozzle is used.

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Mk V-B

Summary: Reduced the size and increased the length of the melt zone.

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Mk V-BV

Summary: As the old thermistor was discontinued, the Semitec thermistor was substituted.

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Mk VI-B

Not released due to cheap chinese counterfeits of J-head hot-ends. The innovation and production of new J-Head hot-ends has stopped due to chinese counterfeits that do not follow the specifications and have ruined the reputation of the product.

Mk 7-B

Not released due to cheap chinese counterfeits of J-head hot-ends. The innovation and production of new J-Head hot-ends has stopped due to chinese counterfeits that do not follow the specifications and have ruined the reputation of the product.

Mk 8

No Longer Available

Summary: Improved J-head with a better internal seal, axial thermistor, heater cartridge, and a fluted PEEK nozzle holder design. No kapton tape is required.

This design will not be publically released due to cheap chinese counterfeits of J-head hot-ends. The innovation and production of new J-Head hot-ends has stopped due to chinese counterfeits that do not follow the specifications and have ruined the reputation of the product.

Mk 9

Not Available

Summary: J-Head Mk 8 with a built-in Push-To-Connect fitting for bowden extruders. A hollow set-screw is still in place to adjust the PTFE liner tension. No blueprints will be released.

This design will not be publically released due to cheap chinese counterfeits of J-head hot-ends. The innovation and production of new J-Head hot-ends has stopped due to chinese counterfeits that do not follow the specifications and have ruined the reputation of the product.