Microswiss M3109X FlowTech Hotend Installation Guide

M3109X FlowTech Hotend

Product Information

Specifications:

  • SKU: M3109X
  • Product: Microswiss FlowTechTM Hotend for Bambu Lab
    X1-Carbon
  • Nozzle Size: 0.4mm Plated Brass
  • Tools Required: 2.0mm Allen wrench

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

  1. Remove the fan shroud.
  2. Unfasten the original hotend.
  3. (Follow steps 2-8 from the manual)

Nozzle Replacement Procedure:

The FlowTech nozzles can be swapped while the hotend is at room
temperature.

Click here for replacement nozzles

FlowTech Nozzle Options:

  • M3001 – Brass Plated Nozzle: Sizes available – 0.25mm, 0.3mm,
    0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm
  • M2904 – CM2 Nozzle Hardened Steel Tip: Sizes available – 0.4mm,
    0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm
  • M2905 – CHT Nozzle High-Flow: Sizes available – 0.4mm, 0.6mm,
    0.8mm, 1.0mm
  • M2907 – CHT CM2 Nozzle High-Flow Hardened Steel Tip: Sizes
    available – 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm
  • DBFT-175-04 – DiamondBack Nozzle Diamond Tip: Sizes available –
    0.25mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm

FAQ

Q: Can I replace the nozzle while the hotend is hot?

A: No, the nozzle replacement should be done while the hotend is
at room temperature.

Q: What sizes of nozzles are available for the FlowTech
system?

A: The FlowTech system offers nozzle sizes ranging from 0.25mm
to 1.0mm depending on the specific model.

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STEP 1

SKU M3109X

Microswiss FlowTechTM Hotend for Bambu Lab X1-Carbon
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tools Required: 2.0mm Allen wrench

What’s in the box:
Heatsink Titanium Mounting Screws (2x) Heater Core

0.4mm Plated Brass Nozzle Silicone Sock 3D Printed Torque Wrench (4in-lb)

Fan Mounting Screws (2x)

SAFETY / PREPARATION · Allow the hotend to cool down to room temperature. · Power off the printer. · Disconnect the power cable. · Press the Filament Cutter Lever on the left side of the print head.

REMOVE THE FAN SHROUD
· Pull the magnetic fan shroud off of the print head.
· Set the fan shroud on top of the print head. Leave the connector attached to the breakout board.

UNFASTEN THE ORIGINAL HOTEND
· Remove the two screws located near the top of the heatsink. (2.0mm Allen wrench)
· Pull the original hotend down to detach it from the carriage.

DISCONNECT THE CABLES · Disconnect the original hotend’s thermistor, heater, and fan cables from the breakout board.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

TRANSFER THE FAN
· Remove the two screws securing the cooling fan to the original hotend’s heatsink. (2.0mm Allen wrench)
· Attach the cooling fan to the FlowTech heatsink using the two new screws provided with the kit. (2.0mm Allen wrench)

STEP 6

FASTEN THE FLOWTECH HOTEND · Secure the FlowTech hotend to the carriage using the original mounting screws. (2.0mm Allen wrench)
CONNECT THE FLOWTECH HOTEND · Connect the fan, heater, and thermistor cables to the matching ports on the breakout board.

STEP 7

STEP 8

SERVICE NOTE

INSTALL THE FAN SHROUD · Tuck the cables in so that they do not get in the way of the fan shroud. · Reinstall the magnetic fan shroud. Installation Complete!

NOZZLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

The FlowTech nozzles can be swapped while the hotend is at room temperature.

· Press the Filament Cutter Lever on the left side of the print head.

· Detach the magnetic fan shroud and set it on top of the print head.

· Pull the silicone sock off of the heater core.

· Use the provided 3D printed torque wrench to unscrew the nozzle.

· Install and finger tighten the new nozzle until snug.

· Torque the nozzle using the included 3D-printed torque wrench until you feel it click once. The 3D printed torque wrench is designed to click at 4 inch-pounds of torque. Be careful to not over tighten the nozzle if using a regular socket wrench.

· Replace the silicone sock.

· Reinstall the magnetic fan shroud.

Click here for replacement nozzles

FLOWTECH NOZZLE OPTIONS

M3001
Brass Plated Nozzle

M2904
CM2 Nozzle

Hardened Steel Tip

Sizes available: 0.25mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm

Sizes available: 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm

M2905
CHT Nozzle
High-Flow
Sizes available: 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm

M2907
CHT CM2 Nozzle
High-Flow Hardened Steel Tip
Sizes available: 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm

DBFT-175-04
DiamondBack Nozzle
Diamond Tip
Sizes available: 0.25mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm

Documents / Resources

Microswiss M3109X FlowTech Hotend [pdf] Installation Guide
M3109X, M3001, M2904, M2905, M2907, DBFT-175-04, M3109X FlowTech Hotend, M3109X, FlowTech Hotend, Hotend

References

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