Topic: E3D releases v6 - their latest all-metal hotend
E3Dv6 is here!
Check out this blog post for the gory details, or watch this video for a brief overview:
Compact size.
v6 is now 62mm in overall length, and the new polycarbonate fan duct results in significantly less bulk in X and Y dimensions.Easy assembly and maintenance.
All assembly is performed by either clipping or screwing together parts, no messy Kapton or adhesives are needed – The thermistor secures with a neat screw clamp and is insulated with high temperature glass fibre sleeving. Supplied ferrules mean that no soldering is needed.Fast heat-up and better temperature readings.
The heater cartridge is secured with a wrap-around clamp for excellent thermal contact, this reduces warm-up times and increases temperature control. The thermistor has been placed deep into the block and near to the nozzle in a close fitting hole for the most accurate readings and fast response.Overhauled manufacturing techniques for increased reliability.
The heatbreak has a radically improved surface finish stemming from updated manufacturing techniques. The nozzle has been optimised for easier flow at low pressures.Improved performance with flexible materials.
Internal PTFE tubing runs deep into the hotend and can be arranged so that flexible filaments are constrained in the PTFE tubing right from the drive gear to deep in the hot end. PTFE never enters hot areas and so high temperature capability is maintained.Maintains Compatibility.
By keeping the previous mounting dimensions compatibility has been maintained with the plethora of community created mounting systems. Nozzles have kept their M6 threaded dimensions and so are interchangeable between v5 and v6.
Universal 1.75mm HotEnd
The incredibly compact tubing coupling system that is internal to the hotend means that we are able to eliminate the 1.75mm Direct and 1.75mm Bowden products and replace them with a single 1.75mm Universal product.
And now for some sample prints:
Full disclosure: I am Tim Elmore from FIlastruder, a US distributor of E3D's hotends. I felt this section was appropriate as this is a brand new product, but I did want to disclose conflict of interest.
With that said, this weekend you can use the coupon code "LikeAv6" for 10% off. That brings the total cost to $74.99 shipped.