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Nozzle torque wrench

Published at 2024-05-03
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Anders Olsson

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Description

This torque wrench should be used when changing nozzle on "The Olsson Block": http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/7689-custom-heater-block-to-fit-e3d-nozzle-on-ultimake...When you have reached the right tightening torque, the tool will start slipping (making clicking sounds). This prevents damages from over-tightening or leaks caused by too loosely tightened nozzle. When unscrewing the nozzle however, torque is unlimited.The tool also prevents you from accidentally tighten the nozzle in case you forgot which way to turn to unscrew it.Use 100% infill and make sure you don't have under extrusion, or the tool will be too weak.For PLA, I recommend to leave fans on auto and print both pieces at the same time using the "print all at once" option in Cura. This will give the plastic sufficient time to cool. Printing the pieces "one at the time" with PLA normally also works, but will give less smooth overhangs.For ABS i recommend printing "one at a time" with fans at auto. If you print them "all at the same time" with ABS, leave the fans off as too much cooling might give insufficient layer bonding and the tool might then break.When printed in PLA with the square socket-holder you have to be reasonably quick when changing a hot nozzle, or the tool will start melting. If you end up with strength/temperature-issues, you can consider to print the internal hex hole version instead. (thank you UltiArjan for coming up with the hex hole idea)The torque wrench has been test-printed in PLA, ABS and XT.The torque will vary a bit, from about 0.25 Nm to about 0.5 Nm, depending on the type of plastic. (ABS and XT is softer, PLA harder).You can of course try this tool on other printer nozzles or for other purposes, but I can not predict the outcome of such uses, do it on your own risk!Note for resellers: This design is shared under the Non-Commercial Share Alike license. However, if you are an official dealer of "The Olsson Block" and your customer does not want to print the torque wrench, I don't mind if you charge a reasonable amount for printing the tool for the customer.

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Андрей Ерохин
Андрей Ерохин
over 1 year
Замечательно! Спасибо!
Sebastian_Juarez
Sebastian_Juarez
about 2 years
Thanks for this - very well thought out design.
fatboy1271
fatboy1271
over 4 years
How well would PETG work for this? I only have PETG and PLA and from what I know PETG will deal the temperature better than PLA. Is there a reason I shouldn't use PETG? I love the design, as I'm a classic "over tightener" kinda guy... :|
sgali
sgali
almost 5 years
Can't believe I haven't stumbled upon this fabulous design earlier. Printed with left-over ABS and works like a charm. Great design! Thx a lot
FranchiseGlace
FranchiseGlace
almost 7 years
SUPER TOP
FranchiseGlace
FranchiseGlace
almost 7 years
VRaiment génial
neverson42
neverson42
over 7 years
Works great! I remixed it for use with a 3/8" drive. If you're interested, the modified innards are available here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/3-8-drive-for-olsson-block-nozzle-torque-wrench
Semus
Semus
almost 8 years
This wrench didn't work for me. Printed everything with PLA and both pieces separately. Print came out perfectly. However, the first time I changed a nozzle, on the very next print, the nozzle came loose and filament oozed out during the print. Is there some trick to getting the torque correct?
Mike28M
Mike28M
about 8 years
Wow! That print looks amazing! Excellent work.
Cleatus269
Cleatus269
about 9 years
Thank you. I will look at that.
UltiArjan
UltiArjan
about 9 years
First tip when stuff doesn't come out as planned is always check the layer view in Cura, this way you can spot most issues before printing...
Cleatus269
Cleatus269
about 9 years
for some reason i am having problems with the internal nozzle wrench piece. i printed them just as instructed and the housing came out perfect, but the nozzle wrench printer without the "fins". i have tried again, but this time only printing the internal piece, but still no luck. Im sure that this is my fault as this is only the 3rd thing that i have printed. please help! thanks!
rsenas
rsenas
over 9 years
Great man!!!
UltiArjan
UltiArjan
about 10 years
results of tests on an Atlas Copco torque meter (acta400), for the 4 units I printed; 0,28 Nm clear colorfabb XT 0,32 Nm orange colorfabb XT 0,37 Nm magenta colorfabb PLA/PHA 0,4 Nm leaf green colorfabb PLA/PHA

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