Creator Pro Extrudr Upgrade

chrisgault420 · 2015-10-20T18:38:58.000Z

Hello, I wan’t to print Carbon Fiber with my FF Creator Pro but as I understand it will damage my extruders over time and I do not wish that to happen. Is it possible to upgrade these extruders with somthing like the E3D-v6? Or something that will improve the lifespan of my extuder?

Jason_Fritton · 2015-10-20T20:19:44.000Z

Extruder nozzles are replaceable. E3d isn’t exactly a bolt in design for a Creator Pro and you will most assuredly loose some z height doing it. Try using nozzles from Micro Swiss or P3-d.com

EvanNguyen · 2015-10-20T20:20:03.000Z

The only thing you need to replace is the nozzle. Find a nozzle that is made out of hardened steel instead of brass/copper.

Cokreeate · 2015-10-20T20:23:46.000Z

We have printed carbon fiber from http://www.proto-pasta.com/

You can also but the nozzle from them as well, it works great.

If you use our code during check out you can save $7 but only

good till the end of month. Code: COKREEATE

Jason_Fritton · 2015-10-20T20:35:51.000Z

Yes, P3-d has their Hercules hardened tool steel nozzles.

Phoenix3DS · 2015-10-20T22:50:26.000Z

The biggest issue with printing CF filament is its abrasiveness through the nozzle. If you upgrade to a stainless steel nozzle you will be fine. It may speed up wearing on the PTFE tube, but that is easily replaceable

jasonk · 2015-10-20T23:36:09.000Z

I just stumbled upon these nozzles today. Looks like exactly what you need. Cheers!

ProtoPlant, makers of Proto-pasta

Plated Brass Wear Resistant Nozzles

Our custom made Micro Swiss nozzle is a plated brass, wear resistant 3D printer nozzle that upgrades 3D printers for trouble-free printing of hard composites.

Price: USD 4.99

modfab · 2015-10-21T04:16:26.000Z

+1 on Micro Swiss, he has a complete kit so that you can convert from PTFE lining to all-metal for the hotend. If you buy the complete kit, you can run your extruders at up to 300 degrees C and print cool stuff like Poly carbonate alloy and other high temp stuff.

Cokreeate · 2015-10-21T04:24:54.000Z

We are using them right now with the carbon material and it

works great.

gabriela3d · 2015-10-21T14:37:08.000Z

Nice to see you around here, @Cabe1000! Love your guys’ work, maybe share some of your projects on Talk as well? Be sure to also add them to your Hub page for all visiting customers to see Cheers!

burdickjp · 2015-10-21T17:46:49.000Z

I have the microswiss extruders. They’re probably the path of least resistance to improved printing.

Cokreeate · 2015-10-21T18:04:15.000Z

Hello gabriela,

Thank you for the compliment.

We will try to be more active on the hub.

Still new here so going to take some time to build up =).

chrisgault420 · 2015-10-21T18:18:16.000Z

What kit is that?

reubadoob · 2015-11-04T03:43:08.000Z

I’m looking at Micro Swiss Online Store and all I see are nozzles. No kits? Should I check somewhere els?