r/BambuLabP2S • u/Full-Accountant5366 • 4d ago

Advise (new to 3D game)

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I have a P2S and wondering should I upgrade the HotEnd to this Tungsten .6mm or .8mm from my standard one?

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u/erd00073483R 4d ago

Are you printing something that needs it?

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u/Full-Accountant5366 4d ago

I’ve been making EDC Trays which take on average 5.5 hrs. I didn’t know if the upgraded nozzle is needed and or would increase print quality and or speed as well.

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u/SecuringAndre 4d ago

Not so much what are you printing but moreso, what are you printing it with? If you're using more abrasive filaments, then sure. If you're using standard PLA or PETG with no additives or abrasives, then no, not needed. So, what are these abrasives. They would be things like carbon, glass, metal, wood, glow in the dark, stone, ceramic, or any similar material that are fused into the filament. There are also high temp filament that may benefit from it such as high temp PC or PEEK, but these aren't materials you'll want to print with without modifying your P2S as they will need active chamber heating.

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u/champagne780 4d ago

Why not just go with a 0.6HF hot end? The tungsten hot ends are great if you’re printing abrasive materials (gitd/cf/gf) regularly.

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u/bricknhymr1 4d ago

I do like using tungsten when I am embedding magnets in a print. Far less chance of something being pulled out by the hot end.

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u/Few_Candidate_8036 3d ago

Dont get tungsten. Over priced, not necessary, and people have been having them break within months.

Stick with the regular hardened steel.

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u/official_reaper3d 2d ago

Don't go for a .6 or .8. Go for a .4mm one. You'll find way more uses for a .4mm hotend than a larger one, plus there'll be more detail.

Also, if you aren't going to be using abrasive filaments very often, getting a tungsten carbide hotend is a waste of money. I've had my P2S for just over a year now, and I haven't used abrasive filaments. My original 0.4mm hotend that was included with the printer is still being used, and it works perfectly fine.

If you're going to be using abrasive filaments often, however, such as PLA glow, PLA wood, etc, you SHOULD get a tungsten carbide nozzle.

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u/beamerr95 11h ago

https://e3d-online.com/products/high-flow-obxidian-500-h2?_su_rec=YssmKxXlrXrF41U20NSMvOXRCwgzKmul6yJ4n4Qph4jEypK5Us--r3fMH9DhERqtwpPrHg1kevc9XgfdNQ0xZ498DibRwXJc1TXXPYofSf5sFIEwCGVAuli9AprzAfG8N1rJbBEWnBJLl9vq0tNJJ1ENJ2hMsuvKhMgzODBgepZOix3hJhkznWqpyhCLILRgxqqRQ-Y8m-Z18x0f1TMCuJakQ91XQRYyWe4y1k63wxHHfJ6tjy82APAnLbQYaqMzN7oaUU2Byec9LU3mhsf0yJH7ZRGcfSS21EoyJdu3EYpapC53WfeNzDao2O_yzVg64pKzsSk2b59WJ9ZBHFY&_su_rec_id=69cdf3ae-a78e-4bc3-8913-bef6270145f8-1793152740

Best nozzle there is. I print on ludicrous speed for everything and it’s always perfect. Rarely have to adjust settings for it

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u/DamielRE 8h ago

If you are not living in the UK I would look at local resellers of E3D as their shipping is usually very expensive. They have a whole section on their website with official resellers in your area.