Hexagon

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Hexagon

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Hexagon extruder
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Introduction

The Hexagon hotend became available in 2014, can extrude PLA, ABS, Nylon and more. Can by used up to 300°C. Must be actively cooled with a fan that is always on (not connected to fan output, but directly to 5/12V).

The Hexagon hotend is sold by ReprapDiscount as a kit. The kit includes a 12V/30w heater, prewired thermistor, an aluminium mounting plate, 40 & 30mm fans, 0.4mm nozzle as well as tools for mounting. The hotend has the typical grove mount that you can find on many extruders. The thermistor is a EPCOS B57560G104F NTC (type 5 in Marlin).