E3D Lite6 Hotend

E3D has just unveiled what may be the cheapest 3D printer hotend to ever hit the market. The Lite6 is like a little brother to the company's V6 hotend. Priced starting at under $32, this component is sure to be a fit for those looking for a reliable, affordable, extruder, and who do not need to be able to print materials requiring super hot extrusion. More details on this new extruder can be found here: http://3dprint.com/55647/e3d-lite6-hotend/

Let us know if you have ordered it and what your thoughts were. Below is a picture of the new E3D Lite6:
http://3dprint.com/wp-content/upload...e5-720x340.png

Hello -

Can this hot end be installed on a Printrbot Jr? I am guessing no, or not without a go-between part, but I would like to know. The Printrbot Jr uses a ceramic Ubis hot end.

cfg83

Hey Brian.

Might want to fact/type-o check that article :)

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Unlike the company’s other extruders, the Lite6 is not ‘all-metal’ since it uses a PTSE liner, meaning that there is a lower limit to the temperature it can achieve. For those worried about melting the liner, unlike many extruders on the market, the liner in the Lite6 can easily be replaced. In fact, a new liner will cost you under $0.50.

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So...is it PTSE or PTFE? And does it really limit the LOWER or UPPER temperature?

"lower limit to the upper temperature it can achieve" means it can't reach as high an upper temperature, or it can only reach a lower upper temperature. A quick look at the E3D site shows it's PTFE lined. PTSE is obviously a typo.

I know. Point is that section contains a typo that needs correcting as well as better language in the supporting comments thereafter for example...

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Unlike the company’s other extruders, the Lite6 is not ‘all-metal’ since it uses a PTFE liner, meaning that it has a lower maximum temperature it can achieve. For those worried about melting the liner, unlike many extruders on the market, the liner in the Lite6 can easily be replaced. In fact, a new liner will cost you under $0.50.

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Thanks Guys, the typo has been correct!

Brian

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Originally Posted by Brian_Krassenstein

Thanks Guys, the typo has been correct!

Brian

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corrected :)

Just not your day O_o