Filament Cleaner 1.75mm
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Published on January 27, 2013
Description
Clips onto 4mm OD tube, uses soft foam, installs without the need to remove the filament and helps prevent nozzle clogs.
Instructions
Print from ABS (0.2mm slice)
Cut soft foam approximately 1/2"x2"x1/2"
Clip cleaner onto 4mm OD tube (bend tube arms out slightly if collapsing tube)
Fold foam in half lengthwise over filament and slide into cleaner
Cut soft foam approximately 1/2"x2"x1/2"
Clip cleaner onto 4mm OD tube (bend tube arms out slightly if collapsing tube)
Fold foam in half lengthwise over filament and slide into cleaner
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pringle
on
February 1, 2013
said:
just wondering how this prevents clogs? Is that for PLA? what do you put on the sponge? sorry for my ignorance. Im having trouble with PLA clogging. Thanks!
271828
on
February 3, 2013
said:
It keeps any dust or dirt that may
collect on the filament, PLA or ABS, from entering the extrude and
building up inside the nozzle leading to a clog. Attach it where the
filament leaves the spool if using a 4mm outer diameter tube to supply the
filament to the extruder. Nothing is added to the sponge. Clogs
could also be from overheating the nozzle, letting the filament sit
in a heated nozzle for long periods of time without printing, melted
filament reaching places it should not be, bad filament...
Good luck!
License
Filament Cleaner 1.75mm by 271828 is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike license.
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Very nice idea for better handling with loose filaments.