1 Topic by satman49

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Topic: new nozzle

An observation , I see that on SD  spare parts page ,  its a .40mm nozzle now. I wonder why? Is that the new norm?

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2 Reply by Proteus

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Re: new nozzle

Yeah they said that SD is getting changed to .4mm standard.

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Re: new nozzle

Doesn't plug as easily, easier to machine, faster printrates

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4 Reply by ronsii

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Re: new nozzle

I am guessing this is a move to combat the amount of problems people have with clogging and other related filament extruder problems... either that or they just got a real good deal on a bunch of .4 tips wink

5 Reply by satman49

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Re: new nozzle

I just ordered a new hotend, hope it comes with new .40mm nozzle.

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6 Reply by pcpoirier

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Re: new nozzle

I think someone rounded up.

7 Reply by adrian (edited by adrian 2013-04-22 09:15:19)

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Re: new nozzle

SD Support confirmed in another thread, they have as of this Monday, switched to 0.4mm nozzles to work better with Laywoo etc and to hopefully alleviate clogs due to a small nozzle size. The hot-ends and 'newly built' printers will ship with 0.4mm as well. I'm guessing if it was assembled last week though, you'll still have a 0.35mm nozzle.

Will be interested to see how/if this impacts .1mm or less printing .

8 Reply by lawsy

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Re: new nozzle

I wonder if there will be a note in the box so people can set up their slicer properly.

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