Developing a tungsten nozzle for 3D Printers
Currently i am working on a tungsten nozzle. I had that idea a couple months ago during the (still ongoing) development of my extruder, because in the plastic industry we use dies made of diamond, tungsten carbide or tungsten steel rather then of standard steel, especially when you want to get precise diameters or when you extrude abrasive materials. Any ideas what else I could improve in case of the design? Right now I just made it for M6 Thread holes... I am open to suggestions!
Nozzle Comparison (updated 28.12 added sapphire):
Material |
Thermal Conductivity
(higher = better) |
Thermal Expansion
(lower = better) |
Hardness (Mohs)
(higher = better) |
Cost |
Brass |
120 |
18.5 |
4 |
low |
Tungsten |
167 |
4.5 |
8 |
medium |
Tungsten Carbide |
100 |
3.0 |
8.5 |
medium |
Sapphire |
42 |
5.3 |
9 |
high |
Diamond |
2300 |
1.0 |
10 |
high |
Diamond is the superior material in this case but it has also a superior price. But I am still looking for a supplier, because I plan to make a diamond nozzle version as well. If there are any question about my project then leave a message in this thread please.;)
Free tungsten premium nozzle samples are ready
We have now some free samples of our tungsten premium nozzle available. It is self-funded so there is only a limited amount available so unfortunately not everyone who applies and can apply gets a free sample. Currently you should meet the following requirements:
- - You run a blog about 3D Printing or
- - a youtube channel or
- - a 3D Printer board or
- - you run a professional 3D Print Service
- - you run an online mag about 3D Printers
- - you run a (personal) project or a business in the 3D Printing industry
You can send your informal application by using our contact form or by e-mail
Abstract of the features of our tungsten premium nozzle:
- Best thermal expansion coefficient to conductivity to material price ratio
- Extremely wear-resistant alloy which is generally used for aerospace purposes
- No extreme tempering effect
- Very reliable! No usage of inlays and thus nothing will drop off by heating and cooling
- Unlike Sapphire or Diamond itdoesn't cut your printing glass bed
- Recommended choice for printing with carbon fibre filament
A complete list of all features can be viewed here