1 Topic by satman49 (edited by satman49 2014-02-11 02:59:25)

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Topic: nozzle size

I just  got what I thought was a .40 nozzle. I did a free air extrusion, it mesaured .53 . Logic tells me it should be .40, right?

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2 Reply by elmoret

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Re: nozzle size

Sounds about right, yes. Typically die swell accounts for a ~20% increase in size.

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Re: nozzle size

ok, so should I adjust slic3r setting accordingly?

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Re: nozzle size

What Tim meant was that 0.40mm was correct. The plastic will swell %20 bigger when extruded in air.

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Re: nozzle size

ohh  got ya thanks

SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.