3D printing CF/metal particle filaments and nozzle selection

[zzha1258]

Hello Ben:

Currently, I purchased the eSun ePAHT-CF/ePA-CF filament, as well as the eCopper filament, and I want to print something via the Nutbox. May I ask if there is any specification requirement on the nozzle?

If I like to buy my own nozzle, what size and type do I need? Any recommended supplier I can contact with?

Regards

[ben_van]

@zzha1258

Hi Victor,
Thanks for joining the forum.
We use E3D-V6 compatible nozzles on the Nupbox printers. Here is a great article that goes into more detail about some different options:
https://www.lpomykal.cz/v6-v5-brass-nozzles/

If purchasing a nozzle for use with carbon or metal fill filaments, it must be abrasion resistant. Tungsten carbide nozzles are a great option and are available from PhaserFPV https://www.phaserfpv.com.au/collections/3d-printer-nozzles/products/phaetus-tungsten-carbide-175mm-nozzle-ps-m6-v6-nozzle

Our standard nozzle diameter is 0.4mm. If you’d like to experiment with other options, that will be fine however we will need to change the machine back to its standard configuration after each job.