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What does MK8 nozzle mean?
MK8 was the all new dual extruder hotend setup on the MakerBot Replicator. The cooling bar was thicker than the MK7 but the same all metal thermal barrier and supposedly, the MK8 has slightly different nozzle geometry internally and externally.
What is the best nozzle size?
The best nozzle size to choose is a 0.4mm nozzle for most standard 3D printing. If you want to 3D print highly detailed models, use a 0.2mm nozzle. If you want to 3D print quicker, use a 0.8mm nozzle. For filaments that are abrasive like wood-fill PLA, you should use a 0.4mm nozzle or larger.
What is MK8 thread?
The MK8 version features a shorter M6x1 threaded section at 5.5mm and a longer body for a overall length of 13mm. The High Output version is designed to fit the hotends with a 15.5mm long M6x1 threaded section and 21mm overall length, like the E3D Volcano and Lulzbot MOARstruder ranges.
What is E3D Hotend?
The E3D Lite6 is a reliable high-quality 3D printer hotend that is very low cost and meets the budget for anyone just starting out in 3D printing. For ABS and PLA 3D printing filament, as well as flexible filaments, E3D Lite6 hot-ends perform amazingly well.
What does MK8 stand for?
Mk8 refers to the model generation of the new Volkswagen Golf R. It’s short for “Mark 8,” with mark being another word for generation.
Is V6 HotEnd all-metal?
The V6 is our flagship HotEnd featuring an all-metal design with high-temperature performance. The V6 is an incredibly versatile HotEnd allowing a wide variety of filaments to be used as standard.
What’s the difference between E3D and Mk8 nozzles?
I have an Ender 3 and Prusa MK3S using MK8 and E3D V6 nozzles respectively. I’ve read some difference between these two nozzles in question “E3D V6 nozzle vs MK8 nozzle, first layer adhesion”. Can I use an MK8 nozzle in the v6 heater block and vice versa? I know both have same M6 thread but what tolerance do they follow?
What do you need to know about PTFE nozzles?
It includes thread length, internal diameter of the nozzle, whether the hot-end is configured for a PTFE liner, or is an all-metal hot-end, how the back end of the nozzle couples back to the heat-break, how the internal geometry of the nozzle sits in relation to the heater block etc.
Do you have to be compatible with two nozzles?
To be successful you would need to ensure that the geometry of the two nozzles are compatible. It is not just the external thread.
How do you change the nozzle on a printer?
How to change a nozzle. Heat the hot end to printing temperature, or at least 200°C. Failure to heat the hot end before changing the nozzle is the most common reason for a broken nozzle. Use a tool like an adjustable wrench or channel locks to steady the heat block, while you use a socket wrench to turn the nozzle.