Quick diagnosis
Use hardened nozzles for carbon fiber, glow, wood-fill, and other abrasive filaments to avoid fast nozzle wear.
Likely causes
- Brass nozzle worn out
- Temperature too low after nozzle swap
- Z-offset changed
- Abrasive filler inconsistent
Step-by-step fix
- Install the correct nozzle type and size.
- Re-check Z-offset after changing nozzles.
- Tune temperature because hardened nozzles transfer heat differently.
- Avoid mixing unknown abrasive materials.
What to check before changing more settings
Only change one variable at a time. Save your current slicer profile before testing, use a small repeatable test print, and compare the result before moving to the next adjustment.
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