MICRO SWISS · Plated Brass · 2016
Micro Swiss Plated Brass Mk8
Brass thermal response, plated for wear
Overview
Micro Swiss Plated Brass Mk8 keeps the excellent thermal response of brass but adds a nickel plating that resists wear and corrosion, making it a popular everyday upgrade for Creality machines.
Key features
- BNB-style nickel plating on a brass core
- Keeps the thermal response of brass
- Better wear resistance than plain brass
- Drop-in Mk8 fit for Creality hotends
Quick specification
- Diameter
- 0.4 mm
- Material
- brass
- Hardness
- Plated
- Thermal conductivity
- 110 W/m·K
- Weight
- 3 g
- Mount thread
- V6-style thread
DodoScore
Performance82
Compatibility92
Value90
Community88
Recommended materials
- PLA
- PETG
- ABS
- ASA
- TPU
Compatible hotends
| Hotend mount / standard |
|---|
| MK8 |
| Creality stock hotends |
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Brass-like thermal response
- Better wear resistance than plain brass
- Inexpensive drop-in upgrade
Disadvantages
- Not for heavy carbon-fibre use
- Plating eventually wears
Is it right for you?
Best for
- Creality owners wanting a low-cost upgrade
- Colourful everyday printing
Not recommended
- Sustained abrasive filament printing