

The Spider isn’t too far removed from the stock Ender 3 hot end in looks and assembly.Ĭreality has removed the inner PTFE tubing and introduced a copper alloy heating block for faster heating, a stainless steel heat break, and a tight throat tube with a low roughness finish to help retraction and filament flow.ĭue to a larger footprint than the stock hot end, installation involves 3D printing an appropriately-sized fan cover or otherwise a gasket if you want a simpler option.

While we’d suggest avoiding such speeds if surface finish and detail matter, the Spider certainly improves print quality at higher-than-average speeds when using staples like ABS and PLA. While the circumstances under which you’d want to push the Ender 3 that far are limited, the Creality Spider High-Temperature Hot End capably prints all types of filament, including the most demanding like Nylon, metal-filled, and PC.Ĭreality also throws around ‘worry-free high-speed printing’ up to 250 mm/s as a major selling point. The hot end is also somewhat unique in that Creality says it can reach a maximum temperature of 500☌. In line with the company’s longstanding commitment to affordability, the Creality Spider High-Temperature Hot End is among the more affordable options out there, priced at $49. With third-party manufacturers like E3D and Micro Swiss making quite the splash in the Ender 3-compatible hot end space, it was only a matter of time before Creality swooped in with their own premium offering, the Creality Spider High-Temperature Hot End.

Price: $49 - Available at Creality store here / Check on Amazon here.Installing the E3D V6 All-Metal hot end requires more effort than other options, but it’s well worth the extra steps.ĭepending on your Ender 3 model, you may need to 3D print mounts and such, but the internet is awash with guides to walk you through every step of the process. E3D has integrated a cartridge-style mechanism for the heater block for easy replacement of multiple parts like the thermistors. The heat break itself improves retraction performance thanks to a smooth inner surface finish, reducing oozing and stringing issues. The removal of internal PTFE tubing reduces the need for maintenance.
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The Micro Swiss All-Metal Hot End continues that tradition, all at a reasonably affordable $60 to $65, and full compatibility as an Ender 3 hot end upgrade.Īs the name implies, the hot end is all-metal. The company produces some of the most sought-after third-party components, loved for their precision manufacturing and reliability.
