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Nozzle diameters
The Builder Extreme comes with 3 different nozzle diameters:
0.4 mm
(on the print head when machine arrives)
0.8 mm
(in the accessory box)
1.2 mm
(in the accessory box)
The nozzle can easily be replaced for another diameter. Please check the “how to” video if you want
to change the nozzle diameter. In Simplify3D you can choose which nozzle you would like to use for
your print. When you select the 0.8 mm nozzle, the settings automatically change for this profile, the
same for the other nozzles.
Which nozzle to use:
0.4 mm nozzle
The 0.4 mm nozzle is often used when you would like to achieve the highest
resolution/accuracy possible. With a 0.4 mm nozzle you can print with a layer
height of 0.1 to 0.3 mm. Note: the smaller the nozzle, the longer the print time
will be.
0.8 mm nozzle
The 0.8 mm nozzle is often used when you would like to achieve a good quality
print in a relative shorter time. With a 0.8 mm nozzle you can print with a layer
height of 0.2 to 0.7 mm.
1.2 mm nozzle
The 1.2 mm nozzle is used when you would like to print a rough product in a
short time and quality and accuracy is not that important. With a 1.2 mm
nozzle you can print a layer height of 0.3 to 0.9 mm. When printing with a 1.2
mm nozzle, we recommend to reduce the speed a bit. If you print to fast, the
filament is not fully melted before trying to extrude.
Important when change the nozzle
We always recommend to print the surface test again after changing the nozzle. The test print shows
if you need to change the offset of the nozzle or not. When you change from a 0.4 nozzle to a 0.8 mm
nozzle, and you print with a much bigger layer height, you might need to increase the offset.
Print speed
Print speed is an important factor when it comes to a high quality and detailed prints. Although the
Builder Extreme is able to print at a maximum speed up to 300 mm p/s, the maximum speed for your
object is depending on size, shape, nozzle and required quality. Easy shaped and larger parts can be
printed faster than smaller objects which have a lot of detail. When doing several test, you will get to
know the limits of the print speed for your objects.
