PHAETUS · Ruby · 2017
Phaetus Ruby Nozzle
Gem-tipped precision for unmatched wear life
Overview
Phaetus Ruby Nozzle uses a real ruby tip, one of the hardest materials in printing. It extends nozzle life far beyond hardened steel and is prized for detail and abrasive use.
Key features
- Polished ruby tip gives extreme wear resistance
- Smooth bore encourages gentle extrusion
- Great layer detail on long prints
- Fits V6-style hotends
Quick specification
- Diameter
- 0.4 mm
- Material
- ruby
- Hardness
- Ruby ~ 90 HRC
- Thermal conductivity
- 44 W/m·K
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Mount thread
- V6-style thread
DodoScore
Performance86
Compatibility82
Value74
Community87
Recommended materials
- PA-CF
- PET-CF
- Glow PLA
- Woodfill
- PLA
- PETG
Compatible hotends
| Hotend mount / standard |
|---|
| V6 |
| Dragon |
| Rapido |
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Extreme wear resistance (ruby tip)
- Very clean, smooth bore
- Long nozzle life
Disadvantages
- Expensive
- Ruby can chip if mishandled
- Higher price than hardened steel
Is it right for you?
Best for
- Long abrasive-filament service
- Detail-focused long prints
Not recommended
- Budget projects
- Users who frequently crash the nozzle into the bed