Hotend / Toolhead PTFE Guide Remixed by K2_Kevin

Remixed by

K2_Kevin

3D Printer>3D Printer Parts

Print Profile(7)

All

X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

ABS - 103% Scale - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

18 min

1 plate

4.8(126)

ASA - 103% Scale - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

19 min

1 plate

4.7(27)

PETG - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

26 min

1 plate

4.9(365)

PLA - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Designer

23 min

1 plate

4.9(206)

Click to see more

Open in Bambu Studio

Boost

941

2137

811

154

4.6 k

4 k

Released

Description

Hotend / ToolHead PTFE Guide v2

Don't forget to Follow!

Thank you so much for your Downloads, Like and BOOSTS!

The PTFE guide is positioned so your PTFE tube no longer rubs the top glass. The perfectly designed connector, rotates smoothly and follows the motion of your Bambu Hotend. The natural curve, without restriction to the PTFE tube helps reduce AMS Filament retraction errors.

Fast & Easy print in all materials
No supports required
Perfect smooth fit on PTFE connector
Rotates freely
Helps resolve AMS Filament Retraction problems
Prevents PTFE tube from touching glass top
Provides a natural curve to the PTFE tube

Please don't forget to ❤ Like and ★ Rate!

INSTALLATION:

Feed PTFE tube through guide, pushing the curve in PTFE helps slide through the bottom.
Attach PTFE to Hotend connector
Lower Guide onto connector and use mild force at an angle to snap on guide connector

REMOVAL:

I rotate guide so the PTFE is pointing forward, while pulling up/bending it forward.
Be prepared… this PTFE guide might break or bend at the bottom during removal, be ready to print another.

NOTE: I recommend using PETG or ABS/ASA that can handle the higher temperatures of the print chamber.

Check out a few other helpful accessories for smooth operation.

Comment & Rating (811)

@Johan501

Printed in eSun PETG. I really like it! Now it doesn't touch the top panel anymore! 😁 I only don't know how to remove it if necessary. 😅😋

The designer has replied

@K2_Kevin

Removal is tricky, id say you break it when removing. Its a balance between holding on to the coupler or falling off. I just bend forward and pop it off. So maybe printing more than one is sugested.

@Purr_geandPrint

Replying to @K2_Kevin :

Just print it in Overture Easynylon, try it, perfect material for this usage.

@ReadyShootAim

Replying to @K2_Kevin :

how do you install?

@3Dreamworld

Print Profile

PLA - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I recently tested an upper tube guide. The product performs its task of preventing tube twisting, but during installation, I found that the material used, PLA, proved fragile and broke easily. I would recommend considering the use of a more durable material like PETG to ensure greater long-term durability.

The designer has replied

@K2_Kevin

Id recomend ABS, it can get hot up there!

(Edited)

@3Dreamworld

Replying to @K2_Kevin :

I had thought that PLA wouldn't be suitable, given the high temperatures there. Indeed, I removed it immediately. Thank you anyway for the advice. 💪🏼

@Cj3DPRINT

Print Profile

PETG - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

parfait 👍

@Jwill8712

how did you get the lights in there

@MatRod3D

Replying to @Jwill8712 :

X1C has illuminated toolhead

@BedlamThreadz

Print Profile

PETG - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed well with a few minor tweaks to the PETG profile, but unfortunately did no solve my retraction issue. I am convinced it is the spools. With or without ring adapters some spools seem to cause issues sometimes. I might have to look into a re-spooler.

The designer has replied

@K2_Kevin

Have you tried a diff. spool of PETG? You could try changing temps as well.

@BedlamThreadz

It printed fine, just didn't solve my problem. The polymaker black PLA spools seem to be the problem. With or without ring adapters I keep getting failed to pull back from the extruder and retraction errors.

@Demacles81

Boosted

Print Profile

PLA - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed beautifully and looks great with the black carbon fiber filament the printer came with. Thank you!

The designer has replied

@K2_Kevin

So glad you like it! Thanks for the BOOST!

@Amn2009

Print Profile

PETG - 0.20mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Nice print, though not sure where the defects comes from. I print on an X1C, and use BL PETG Basic White / BL filament profile. I only have this filament, so cannot test with other brand, or roll just now. I believe I did do filament calibration when I opened the roll, and drying. Maybe need to try it again, before printing a spare. If I do - I will of course edit this, if it turns out to be a filament issue. With that said, the defects do not hinder its function + can be cleaned up partly.

The designer has replied

@K2_Kevin

I’d say slow down the print. using white filaments all flavors can be an issue unless calibrated. white filament is very finicky due to its properties/composition.

@Amn2009

only unwrapped the white PETG, but have a black one as well. Using Bambu default/auto selected print settings for their filament, but sure slow down and/or try black filament I can try. All white Bambu PLA/PLA Tough prints great though at default settings, but did hear PETG can be more tricky.

@timisahrio

printed well in ABS!! Thanks to your post on Twitter, it led me to your design!

The designer has replied

@K2_Kevin

Nice! And thank you for taking the time to test for me! I'm test printing another version now (No need to replace yours). Smoothing a bit more and added another support brace.