A1 AMS Lite Filament Hub PTFE Removal Release Tool

A1 AMS Lite Filament Hub PTFE Removal Release Tool

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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
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[Both Options]: 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 22% infill
[Both Options]: 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 22% infill
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One of the things I continue to worry about with my A1 mini, is putting pressure down on the Z-Axis when removing the PTFE connections from the AMS Lite Filament Hub. The rings are very small and difficult to get to with my stubby meat hands. I looked at the other removal tools out there, but none of them met my needs:

  • PTFE holes had to be big enough to not scratch the PTFE, but small enough to not move around too much (so you could pull it back up the PTFE if you don't want the extra 5.5mm of height on the Filament Hub all the time.
  • Needs to provide enough leverage to push down the PTFE connectors (this is why they are extruded a bit)
  • Needs to not add too much extra height (only 5.5mm added to height).
  • Need to be able to pinch to remove without putting pressure on Z-Axis.

The plate has both the round and rectangle versions, so you can try either. The clip that goes around the AMS hub is small enough to leave on as it still allows the filament hub to “spring”.

 

EDIT: I have updated the models and 3mf so that they stay flat on the printer bed without the need for a brim.

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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
better than not have it, but it’s not perfect
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Thanks for printing and for the feedback. Let me know what your concerns are so I can address them.
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it continuous being a little difficult to remove the tubes. It’s better with your desing but as I mentioned, not perfect. it’s not easy press the holds to extract the tubes
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Replying to @cejcar :
You only installed one part in your picture, there should be another part that actually makes it easy.
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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
Works great. I loved the look of the round one.
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The plungers can be used with the standalone splitter for X1/P if you lop half the tube off it it. Works pretty well
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Works great, thanks for the model!
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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
fits perfectly! thank you very much!
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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
What a lifesaver and I don’t risk breaking anything now.
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[Both Options]: 0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 22% infill
Printed fast and is very sturdy
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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
Works perfectly.
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Fixed - 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 22% infill
I'm not having to remove the pipes a lot, but when I have it's a bit of a task, so this does make it easier. thanks.
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Great little add on tool for my A1.. thanks.
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