1 Topic by RavensCrest (edited by RavensCrest 2013-04-19 04:06:03)

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Topic: About Hotend design, What kind of hotend design is this?

Hello,
I saw this when I was browsing http://reprap.org/wiki/Acorn_nut

and saw this picture.
http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/8/89/FD_leaking_acorn_nut.JPG
http://reprap.org/wiki/File:FD_leaking_acorn_nut.JPG

it's about acorn nut leaking PLA, but i think the design is using pipe adaptor. I really want to build something like this,especially the pipe nipple/adapter, and wants to find out about the parts.  does anyone know what is the name of this hotend? and maybe the detail info for the pipe adaptors.

thank you

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Re: About Hotend design, What kind of hotend design is this?

I think this one would be easier to make with common tools. It has the advantage that you wouldn't have to drill the nozzle.

http://reprap.org/wiki/Wildseyed_Simple_Hot_End

I would change the resistor to a cartridge type heater.

Rodney

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Re: About Hotend design, What kind of hotend design is this?

I don't think it's wildseyed simple hot end, because it's using an acorn nut instead of  MIG welder tip.

I would very must like to know what is the size of that adaptor, since US pipe size is all different.

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