When using any PTFE heatbreak the PTFE tube itself is responsible for creating the seal between the tubing and the nozzle. Assembling a hotend with a PTFE heatbreak is like an all metal one except you will need to make sure the PTFE tube has pressure on the back of the nozzle to seal correctly. […]
Introduction Heatbreaks are the parts that connect the filament path from the heatsink on your hotend to the heater block. These parts are delicate so care must be used when handling them. This article has general information that applies to most heatbreaks as well as specifics for heatbreaks that we carry. Some heat breaks are […]
All metal hotends are great additions to your 3D printers. We sell our Tough All-Metal Hotend and even a Dual Hotend that all come with high-quality all-metal heat breaks. Manufacturers like E3D and MicroSwiss also sell hotends that are all-metal. No matter what brand you have there are things that you need to be aware of when printing with […]