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Hot Flow is our term for filament-based materials which are deposited at over 150°C, depending on the head.
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Filament heads are how we print (using FFF or FDM) with filament-based materials which are deposited at over 150°C, depending on the head.
  
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Note that at present, our Hot Flow heads work with 1.75mm filament (actually, 1.6mm to 1.9mm), but not 3mm filament.
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Note that at present, our Filament heads work with 1.75mm filament (actually, 1.6mm to 1.9mm), but not 3mm filament.
  
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==Materials for Hot Flow==
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==Materials for Filament Heads==
  
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The following materials can be printed from Hot Flow heads.  
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The following materials can be printed from Filament heads.  
  
 
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*PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate)
 
*PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate)
 
*PETG PolyEthylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified)
 
*PETG PolyEthylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified)
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*PLA (Polylactic acid)
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*PLA (PolyLactic Acid)
 
**EcoFlex PLA
 
**EcoFlex PLA
 
**Conductive PLA
 
**Conductive PLA
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==Heads for Hot Flow==
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==Filament Heads==
  
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Hot Flow is available through the following heads:
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Filament-based printing is available through the following heads:
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<gallery>
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File:Fh2.jpg|[[FH|FH2-260]]
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File:Fh2.jpg|[[FH|FH2-450]]
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File:HT.jpg|[[HT|HT3-260]]
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File:HT.jpg|[[HT|HT3-450]]
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</gallery>
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Discontinued heads:
  
 
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The following table compares the properties of the various Hot Flow heads, including which heads are recommended for which materials. The MK1 heads drive matieral from one side, with a spring-loaded bearing system to maintain pressure and positioning. The MK2 heads drive the material from both sides, and are designed for more flexible filaments.
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# '''General Filament Head Videos:'''
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg9omXlYR-Q MK Series Printing Tips]
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Aj9WCabPgw Post Processing with a Heat Gun]
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llas80vYFPc Loading and Unloading Filament in the MK Series head]
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# '''MK1-250''' Extruder for Standard Filament Videos:
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaCYFmoIESk Overview]
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ifSlZ0qEw Loading and Printing]
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# '''MK2-250''' Extruder for Flexible Filament Videos:
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOGKeU3vLbs Overview]
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dS3bC0BnRQ Loading and Printing]
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# '''MK1-450''' Extruder for High-Temperature Filament Videos:
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvZMecXsHEM Overview]
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## [[File:Yt.png]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ifSlZ0qEw Loading and Printing]
  
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{| border="1" class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 85%;"
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Please see our [[Data Sheets]] as well.
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|+ Hot Flow Head Properties
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=== Table of Filament Heads ===
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The following table compares the properties of the various Filament heads, including which heads are recommended for which materials. The MK1 heads drive material from one side, with a spring-loaded bearing system to maintain pressure and positioning. The MK2 heads drive the material from both sides, and are designed for more flexible filaments.
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{| border="1" class="wikitable" style="width: 85%;"
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|+ Filament Head Properties
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Head
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Head
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Min Temp
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Min Temp
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Max Temp
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Max Temp
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Filament Type
 
! style="width: 10%;" | Filament Type
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! style="width: 10%;" | Nozzle
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! style="width: 10%;" | Filament <br> Size <br> in mm
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! style="width: 20%;" | Recommended For
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! style="width: 10%;" | Nozzle <br> Type
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! style="width: 10%;" | Nozzle Sizes <br> in mm
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! style="width: 15%;" | Recommended For
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! style="width: 15%;" | Description
 
|-
 
|-
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! [[MK1-250]]
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! [[FH|FH2-260]] <br> ''high torque''
 
| 150°C
 
| 150°C
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| 250°C
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| 250°C<br>* 265°C
 
| Standard
 
| Standard
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| .35mm, .50mm, .75mm, 1.0mm
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| 1.75 <br> +/-  <br> 0.15
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| ABS, LayBrick, LayWood, Nylon, PET, PETG, PETT, PLA, PP, PVA, T-Glase
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| E3D v6<br>compatible
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| ''standard <br> options''
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| ABS, HIPS, LayBrick, LayWood, Nylon, PC, PET, PETG, PETT, PLA, PP, PVA, T-Glase
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| High Torque for Standard 1.75mm Filaments
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|-
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! [[FH|FH2-450]] <br> ''high torque''
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| 275°C
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| 450°C
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| Engineering
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| 1.75 <br> +/-  <br> 0.15
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| E3D v6 or MK8<br>compatible
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| ''standard <br> options''
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| PEEK, PEI (Ultem), PEKK, PPSU
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| High Torque for High Temperature 1.75mm Filaments
 
|-
 
|-
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! [[MK2-250]]
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! [[HT|HT3-260]] <br> ''high torque''
 
| 150°C
 
| 150°C
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| 250°C
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| 250°C<br>* 265°C
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| Flexible
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| Standard
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| .35mm, .50mm, .75mm, 1.0mm
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| 2.85 <br> +/- <br>  0.15
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| BendLay, FilaFlex, Flex45, NinjaFlex, PlastInk Rubber
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| E3D v6<br>compatible<br>3 mm bore
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| ''standard <br> options''
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| ABS, HIPS, LayBrick, LayWood, Nylon, PC, PET, PETG, PETT, PLA, PP, PVA, T-Glase
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| High Torque for Standard 2.85mm Filaments
 
|-
 
|-
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! [[MK1-450]]
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! [[HT|HT3-450]] <br> ''high torque''
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| 250°C
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| 275°C
 
| 450°C
 
| 450°C
 
| Engineering
 
| Engineering
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| .50mm
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| 2.85 <br> +/- <br>0.15
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| PC, PEEK
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| E3D v6 or MK8<br>compatible <br> 3 mm bore
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| ''standard <br>options''
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| PEEK, PEI (Ultem), PEKK, PPSU
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| High Torque for High Temperature 2.85mm Filaments
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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==Research Papers Citing Hyrel Hot Flow==
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==Research Papers Citing Hyrel Filament==
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* [http://hyrel3d.net/papers/Fully_3D-Printed_RF_Structures.pdf Demonstration and Characterization of Fully 3D-printed RF Structures], [http://www.ieee.org/index.html The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)]
 
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* [http://hyrel3d.net/papers/NinjaFlex_Filament_for_Antenna_Applications.pdf Infill Dependent 3D-Printed Material Based on NinjaFlex Filament for Antenna Applications], [http://www.ieee.org/index.html The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)]
 
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* [http://hyrel3d.net/papers/Novel_Strain_Sensor_Based_on_3D_Printing.pdf A Novel Strain Sensor Based on 3D Printing Technology and 3D Antenna Design], [http://www.ieee.org/index.html The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)]
 
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* [http://hyrel3d.net/papers/3D_Printed_Loop_Antenna_for_Wearable_and_IoT_Applications.pdf A Novel 3-D Printed Loop Antenna Using Flexible NinjaFlex Material for Wearable and IoT Applications], [http://www.ieee.org/index.html The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE)]
 
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* [http://hyrel3d.net/papers/RF_Characterization_of...NinjaFlex.pdf RF Characterization of 3D Printed Flexible Materials - NinjaFlex Filaments], [http://www.eumwa.org/en/euma/ The European Microwave Association (EuMA)]
 
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*[http://hyrel3d.net/papers/Nano-Material_Based_Flexible_RF_Sensors.pdf Nano-Material Based Flexible Radio Frequency Sensors for Wearable Health and Environment Monitoring: Designs and Prototypes Utilizing 3D/Inkjet Printing Technologies], A Dissertation Presented to The Academic Faculty of [https://www.ece.gatech.edu/ The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech]
 
  
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==Settings for Hot Flow Heads==
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These are now listed by year '''[[Research_Papers | here]]'''.
  
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Some settings for the MK-Type heads (like temperature, prime/unprime values) will vary, depending on what material you are printing with. Nozzle diameter should accurately reflect what nozzle you have loaded (0.5mm is default) AND what path width you sliced for (recipe path or extrusion width should be nozzle diameter plus 10%). Having said that, here are our default shipping settings:
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== Firmware Versions for Filament Heads ==
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
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Firmware information is listed [[Firmware|on our Firmware page]].
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! style="width: 20%" | Settings
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! style="width: 20%" | MK1-250, MK2-250
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== Changing Nozzles ==
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! style="width: 20%" | MK1-450 <br> ''(formerly -350 or -400)''
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! style="width: 20%" | MK1-650*
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How to disassemble the nozzle from the MK1 head:
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! style="width: 20%" | MK1-850*
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|-
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# Carefully:
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!colspan="5"| Material
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# Heat to the printing temperature of the material loaded.
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# Move the manual lever to the left, retracting material until it is free of the hobbed shaft, then remove by hand.
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! Type
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# Turn off heat to the head and remove it from the yoke.
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| (any)
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# With a 1/4" driver or wrench, remove the nozzle.
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| (any)
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# Inspect the nozzle cavity for any stray material; if found, remove with tweezers, solvent, air pressure or other means.
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| (any)
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| (any)
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How to reassemble the nozzle on an MK1 head:
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! Color
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# Carefully:
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| (any)
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# Ensure your MK1 has no filament loaded.
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| (any)
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# With a 1/4" driver or wrench, attach the nozzle.
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| (any)
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# Use normal procedure for heating and loading filament.
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| (any)
 
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|-
 
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! Nozzle
 
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| 0.500
 
−
| 0.500
 
−
| 0.500
 
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| 0.500
 
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|-
 
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! Layer
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
|-
 
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!colspan="5"| Temp Info
 
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|-
 
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! Print Temp
 
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| 240
 
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| 410
 
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| 800
 
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| 1200
 
−
|-
 
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! Power Factor
 
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| 100
 
−
| 100
 
−
| 100
 
−
| 100
 
−
|-
 
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! Minimum
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
|-
 
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! Maximum
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
| (any)
 
−
|-
 
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!colspan="5"| Overrides
 
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|-
 
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! Pulses
 
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| 0.78
 
−
| 0.78
 
−
| 0.78
 
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| 0.78
 
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|-
 
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! Feed Rate %
 
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| 1.000
 
−
| 1.000
 
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| 1.000
 
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| 1.000
 
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|-
 
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|colspan="5"| '''Prime''' <br> ''Please note that Prime values will vary greatly from those shown, depending on the flexibility of your material.''
 
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|-
 
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! Steps
 
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| 200
 
−
| 200
 
−
| 200
 
−
| 200
 
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|-
 
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! Rate
 
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| 10,000
 
−
| 10,000
 
−
| 10,000
 
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| 10,000
 
−
|-
 
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! Dwell Time (ms)
 
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| 50
 
−
| 50
 
−
| 50
 
−
| 50
 
−
|-
 
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! Before Tool Change
 
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| 2
 
−
| 2
 
−
| 2
 
−
| 2
 
−
|-
 
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|colspan="5"| '''Unprime'''  <br> ''Please note that Unprime values will vary greatly from those shown, depending on the flexibility of your material.''
 
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|-
 
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! Steps
 
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| 200
 
−
| 200
 
−
| 200
 
−
| 200
 
−
|-
 
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! Rate
 
−
| 10,000
 
−
| 10,000
 
−
| 10,000
 
−
| 10,000
 
−
|-
 
−
! Dwell Time (ms)
 
−
| 50
 
−
| 50
 
−
| 50
 
−
| 50
 
−
|-
 
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! After Tool Change
 
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| 2
 
−
| 2
 
−
| 2
 
−
| 2
 
−
|-
 
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!colspan="5"| Offsets
 
−
|-
 
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! Clone Head
 
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| Off
 
−
| Off
 
−
| Off
 
−
| Off
 
−
|-
 
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! X
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
|-
 
−
! Y
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
|-
 
−
! Z
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
| 0,000
 
−
|-
 
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!colspan="5"| Head Info
 
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|-
 
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! Model
 
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| 250
 
−
| 350
 
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| 650
 
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| 850
 
−
|-
 
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! RTD Type
 
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| 1 Meg
 
−
| 1 Meg
 
−
| 1 Meg
 
−
| 1 Meg
 
−
|-
 
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! Motor Current
 
−
| High
 
−
| High
 
−
| High
 
−
| High
 
−
|-
 
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! Step Mode
 
−
| Sixteenth
 
−
| Sixteenth
 
−
| Sixteenth
 
−
| Sixteenth
 
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|-
 
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| colspan="5"| ''*In development.''
 
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Latest revision as of 12:45, 11 May 2023


Filament heads are how we print (using FFF or FDM) with filament-based materials which are deposited at over 150°C, depending on the head.

Note that at present, our Filament heads work with 1.75mm filament (actually, 1.6mm to 1.9mm), but not 3mm filament.

Materials for Filament Heads

The following materials can be printed from Filament heads.

  • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
    • Flame Retardant ABS
    • ABS - PC Alloy
    • Conductive ABS
    • Smart ABS
  • BendLay
  • Flex 45
  • HIPS (High-Impact PolyStyrene)
  • LayBrick
  • LayWoo-d3
  • MoldLay
  • Ninjaflex
  • Nylon
    • Taulman 618, 645, 910
  • PC (PolyCarbnoate)
  • PEI (PolyEtherImide) - AKA Ultem
  • PEEK (PolyEther Ether Ketone)
  • PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate)
  • PETG PolyEthylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified)
  • PLA (PolyLactic Acid)
    • EcoFlex PLA
    • Conductive PLA
    • SS PLA (Stainless Steel infused)
  • PlastInk_Rubber
  • PP (PolyPropylene)
  • PVA (PolyVinyl Alcohol)
  • T-Glase
  • Ultem

Filament Heads

Filament-based printing is available through the following heads:

Discontinued heads:

  1. General Filament Head Videos:
    1. Yt.png MK Series Printing Tips
    2. Yt.png Post Processing with a Heat Gun
    3. Yt.png Loading and Unloading Filament in the MK Series head
  2. MK1-250 Extruder for Standard Filament Videos:
    1. Yt.png Overview
    2. Yt.png Loading and Printing
  3. MK2-250 Extruder for Flexible Filament Videos:
    1. Yt.png Overview
    2. Yt.png Loading and Printing
  4. MK1-450 Extruder for High-Temperature Filament Videos:
    1. Yt.png Overview
    2. Yt.png Loading and Printing

Please see our Data Sheets as well.

Table of Filament Heads

The following table compares the properties of the various Filament heads, including which heads are recommended for which materials. The MK1 heads drive material from one side, with a spring-loaded bearing system to maintain pressure and positioning. The MK2 heads drive the material from both sides, and are designed for more flexible filaments.

Filament Head Properties
Head Min Temp Max Temp Filament Type Filament
Size
in mm 		Nozzle
Type 		Nozzle Sizes
in mm 		Recommended For Description
FH2-260
high torque 		150°C 250°C
* 265°C 		Standard 1.75
+/-
0.15 		E3D v6
compatible 		standard
options 		ABS, HIPS, LayBrick, LayWood, Nylon, PC, PET, PETG, PETT, PLA, PP, PVA, T-Glase High Torque for Standard 1.75mm Filaments
FH2-450
high torque 		275°C 450°C Engineering 1.75
+/-
0.15 		E3D v6 or MK8
compatible 		standard
options 		PEEK, PEI (Ultem), PEKK, PPSU High Torque for High Temperature 1.75mm Filaments
HT3-260
high torque 		150°C 250°C
* 265°C 		Standard 2.85
+/-
0.15 		E3D v6
compatible
3 mm bore 		standard
options 		ABS, HIPS, LayBrick, LayWood, Nylon, PC, PET, PETG, PETT, PLA, PP, PVA, T-Glase High Torque for Standard 2.85mm Filaments
HT3-450
high torque 		275°C 450°C Engineering 2.85
+/-
0.15 		E3D v6 or MK8
compatible
3 mm bore 		standard
options 		PEEK, PEI (Ultem), PEKK, PPSU High Torque for High Temperature 2.85mm Filaments

Research Papers Citing Hyrel Filament

These are now listed by year here.

Firmware Versions for Filament Heads

Firmware information is listed on our Firmware page.

Changing Nozzles

How to disassemble the nozzle from the MK1 head:

  1. Carefully:
  2. Heat to the printing temperature of the material loaded.
  3. Move the manual lever to the left, retracting material until it is free of the hobbed shaft, then remove by hand.
  4. Turn off heat to the head and remove it from the yoke.
  5. With a 1/4" driver or wrench, remove the nozzle.
  6. Inspect the nozzle cavity for any stray material; if found, remove with tweezers, solvent, air pressure or other means.

How to reassemble the nozzle on an MK1 head:

  1. Carefully:
  2. Ensure your MK1 has no filament loaded.
  3. With a 1/4" driver or wrench, attach the nozzle.
  4. Use normal procedure for heating and loading filament.
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