E3D · Nozzle X · 2015
E3D Nozzle X
The all-round wear-resistant workhorse
Overview
E3D Nozzle X is a hardened-steel nozzle with a wear-resistant coating that prints abrasive filaments far longer than brass, while keeping good release qualities for everyday materials.
Key features
- Hardened steel with a wear-resistant coating
- Handles abrasive filaments with little wear
- Excellent adhesion properties for most polymers
- Available in a wide range of diameters
Quick specification
- Diameter
- 0.4 mm
- Material
- hardened
- Hardness
- 45 HRC
- Thermal conductivity
- 15 W/m·K
- Weight
- 4 g
- Mount thread
- V6-style thread
DodoScore
Performance85
Compatibility90
Value84
Community92
Recommended materials
- PA-CF
- PET-CF
- Glow PLA
- PLA
- PETG
- ABS
Compatible hotends
| Hotend mount / standard |
|---|
| V6 |
| Revo |
| E3D Titan |
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Long-wearing for abrasive materials
- Broad diameter range
- Low-burn resistant, easy to clean
Disadvantages
- Lower thermal conductivity than brass
- Slightly higher extrusion-force demand
Is it right for you?
Best for
- Carbon-fibre and glow filaments
- Long service life without nozzle changes
Not recommended
- Ultra high-flow printing needing max heat transfer