fdm-nozzle-filament-compatibility.md

FDM Nozzle Compatibility Table

Nozzle Material	PLA	ABS	PETG	TPU	Nylon	Abrasive Composites
Brass	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Hardened Steel	🟡¹	🟡¹	🟡¹	🟡¹	🟡¹	✅
Stainless Steel	🟡²	🟡²	🟡²	🟡²	🟡²	❌
Tungsten Carbide	🟡³	🟡³	🟡³	🟡³	🟡³	✅

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1. Hardened Steel: Lower thermal conductivity than brass can slightly affect extrusion consistency with standard filaments.
2. Stainless Steel: Reduced heat transfer efficiency makes it less ideal for non-abrasive filaments.
3. Tungsten Carbide: Its lower thermal conductivity requires careful temperature tuning for non-abrasive filaments, though it excels with abrasive composites.