The best PTFE guide plus PTFE Release (no tools requier)
There it is. Many Makers asked me for this after seeing the one I designed for the AMS Hub.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/73523#profileId-77971
Since the location is all right, I didn't add a subplate and relocate the buffer. The drawback is that I only have a little wire management.
In a certain way, it's better because there are no holes to tap or screws. It just "Smap in place".
It's also easy to assemble;
-Release the two PTFEs from the buffer.
-Snap the central part on top of the AMS Buffer. (See the pictures above) (injector end first and snap the other end)
-Slide in the two PTFE guides and secure them with the "C" ring. (The longer one goes in the Injector side)
-Push in the two PTFEs. Tug back to see if they lock in place.
It's ready to go. Enjoy not having other tools and no jam due to the realignment of the PTFE in the fittings.
It's not a bad idea to chamfer the inside of the PTFE after cutting it.
After printing, make sure the holes are clean. The guide should slide easily and freely into their mount. It may require a little filling in the bores.
I did test it with PLA. And the small tube broke. Then, No, you can't use PLA.
I print it with PETg for the one that has an open machine. It works well, and no support is needed. I didn't have to file or sand the bore, but it may be required. The injector side guide must slide freely, and the PTFE should slide into the guide freely. It doesn't matter if the PTFE slides into the guide or the guide slides with the PTFE.
Of course, I did make it in ABS. It's the best for me and it's my favorite BBL Blue ABS.
It prints in an hour and haft in PETg and even faster with the ABS.
Enjoy.
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