I’m thinking about getting a ruby nozzle for my A250. I’ve read the topics here that deal with ruby nozzles, but I’m wanting something more up to date.
Does anyone here use a ruby nozzle? If so, what problems have you encountered?
Also looking at tungsten carbide nozzles, anyone ever use one?
In case your are wondering, I’ll be imbedding metal mesh into my prints, and part of the process has the nozzle coming in contact with the mesh. I don’t want to wear out the brass nozzle that comes with the A250 and cause other issues.
If the tip of the nozzle will come into contact with anything, you do not want to use a ruby tipped nozzle. It will break the ruby out of the nozzle. You’ll want to use a hardened steel nozzle, of which there are many. Just make sure that its an MK8 nozzle. Also, if you are using a ruby tipped nozzle, make sure that Ironing is turned off. Ironing requires the hot metal tip to melt the top layer for smoothing.
and it’s been working very well for me. $50 is a little expensive, but it looks good. I’d try the $10 one first, to make sure that you like it. They do react differently, than bronze nozzles do.
