Prevent clogged nozzles: Cleaning Filament Magic

[@moi101]

Thank you for this video, I like this kind of format, short and direct to the point... we don't always have neither the time nor the wish to spend 15 / 20min for a specific topic.

[@3DRevolution]

You're really welcome! When I feel the content can be covered in a shorter format I'll absolutely aim to do so as the last thing I want is to waste your time. Time you spend watching my video is time you can't spend printing. Sometimes however there's just too much info to stuff into a particularly short video, but that's why I always include labelled chapters so if you're after just a specific piece of information, you should be able to jump to the section of the video you need with ease. Thanks again for the feedback, and happy printing!

[@nucleochemist]

I love the short format. I dont really have time to watch 16 to 25 minute videos that cover one brief topic. Subscribed.

[@3DRevolution]

Glad you like them!

[@SpotterSky]

Thanks for the good advice!

[@3DRevolution]

You're most welcome, thanks for the comment, and happy printing!

[@BennyTygohome]

I think I'll try that cleaner filament. I've not experienced a full clog and I don't want to. So far I've only used PLA (regular, Matte, Silk, marble) and PETG (regular and CF). I've had occasional issues with under extrusion though and i think this cleaner could at least rule out possible partial clogs. I've a bunch of spare nozzles from when i couldn't fully clear a partial clog. This cleaner might revive those nozzles 👍😄

[@3DRevolution]

Switching between PLA and PETG (especially with the added CF component) it definitely could be good pratice to do something like this to help prevent a clog. Remember, flossing is a preventative measure! Or that's what my dentist always tells me.

[@bbridenbaugh65]

Great video! thans for the info. Can I suggest one or several on changing the nozzel

[@3DRevolution]

Glad you like it. As for your suggestion, do you mean you'd like a tutorial video on how to replace the nozzle in a printer? I've already done a few for a few different printers and will do more in the future. Which printer were you referring to?

[@didis2candy]

i just had the blob on a brand new nozzle. just like what you had on display video. just wondering how did you remove all the blob or just get new part?

[@adimegan4677]

this could use as multi material to bambulab, not only multi colour....if bambu give some firmware to support "cleaner" mode in between material change while printing...

[@3DRevolution]

That could definitely be a nice added feature. However, due to never needing much of this cleaner filament, most vendors supply it loose, not on a spool, so you'd need to manually spool it up to run it in an AMS. I'd imagine if Bambu were to add that as a software feature, they'd release their own AMS compatible mini-spool of cleaner filament at the same time. Would be be cool to see though, great shout.

[@NoMercyFtw]

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or right but I've been 3D printing for probably over six months now and haven't gotten a clogged nozzle and I have three FDM printers am I lucky I guess

[@3DRevolution]

You're definitely doing something right. It can largely depend on the sort of things you're printing, the printer and nozzle you're printing with, the materials (and mix there of) that you're printing with, even the slicer settings can affect it. But if you're not getting clogged nozzles, that's definitely a good thing. In the 10+ years I've been actively printing I think I've got a clogged nozzle once, maybe twice. Keep up the good work, and happy printing!

[@rickywong5551]

What material is the filament cleaner material? I have loads of the stuff.

[@3DRevolution]

Good question. The 'ingredients' of cleaning materials like this vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer but they do tend to share the same core concept. The core material is usually nylon, HDPE, or PC. However, this is mainly to ensure it is suitable for use, and the active ingredients which make it a functional cleaner filament are additives. So a unique mix of abrasive or hydroscopic materials will be mixed in to help remove moisture and filament residue from inside the nozzle. Many will also include a mix of materials which expand under heat to assist it in physically pushing anything else out of the nozzle. So whilst the core material is nylon, PC, or HDPE, that doesn't mean using a standard roll of nylon filament would be as effective as dedicated cleaner filament, and equally, cleaner filament wouldn't be suitable for actually printing with.