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				All-Metal Extruders? (For high-temp) And hardened nozzles?
				Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:30 am
				by Renaul
				Hi, I'm interested in buying an A10M or A20M, but need to be able to print with higher temperatures (280 degrees C, typical for all-metal FDM extruders) and with abrasive filaments (so need a hardened steel/ruby nozzle).  Is anyone aware of easy modifications to make a 2-in-1 mixing nozzle like the A10M's work with both of these? 

 
			
					
				Re: All-Metal Extruders? (For high-temp) And hardened nozzles?
				Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:43 am
				by Renaul
				vert wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:50 am
you will need to totally replace the existing hotend that has a max temp of 250C. 
a all metal hotend as you suggested would suit your needs.
 
Agreed, what I'd like to know is, is there an existing all-metal hotend that works on this printer?  Preferably that keeps the 2-in-1 mixing feature (so I can print dissolvable support as well).  Thanks in advance.
 
			
					
				Re: All-Metal Extruders? (For high-temp) And hardened nozzles?
				Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:02 am
				by Renaul
				I believe you can print a prime tower to purge the old material and thereby ensure a thorough material change.  Wastes a bit of material but not a huge problem.  So are there all-metal hotends for this printer you can recommend??