AMS Feeding Funnel Wear Protection

AMS Feeding Funnel Wear Protection

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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
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15 min
1 plate
5.0(28)

PETG, 0.1mm layer, 3 walls, 70% infill
PETG, 0.1mm layer, 3 walls, 70% infill
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18 min
1 plate
4.6(5)

Only One - 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
Only One - 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
13 min
1 plate
3.0(1)

ABS - 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
ABS - 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
19 min
1 plate

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Description

2023/12/19: V10 Some small improvements made, better fit, try the new profile PETG, 0.1mm layer, 3 walls, 70% infill

I designed this mod to protect the AMS Feeding Funnel from wear and tear.
This is a common problem that is even mentioned in the official Wiki, and one that your AMS will suffer over time.



I wanted to keep a simple and straightforward design that would print quickly and not add complicated or unnecessary geometries to the model.

This model can be used WITH and WITHOUT PTFE tube. I have tried it with the PTFE tube that Bambu uses, and I have also tried it with Capricorn. Works with any 4mm OD PTFE tube.

 

After trying other designs from the community, I ran into numerous problems:
- The designs were too complex/refined, when the function I was looking for was very basic: protect the AMS Feeding Funnel from wear.
- The designs were not properly tested, and fit poorly with the AMS. Some entered so forcefully that I feared damaging the Funnel itself. Others left when they were introduced, due to the non-existent tolerances that were used when designing them.
- Some models left the Funnel scratched/damaged when installing and uninstalling it.
- Other models were even dangerous when trying to remove them from the AMS: they installed more or less well, but if you want to uninstall them... you can break some component of the AMS.




I have made several iterations of my model, and after dozens of impressions, I can say that the final version meets what I was looking for for this mod:
- Easy installation.
- Simple design.
- Possibility of using or not using PTFE tube.
- Easy uninstallation.
- Does not aesthetically damage the AMS during installation/removal.
- Provides some flexibility in case the AMS exerts a lot of force.



The length of the PTFE tube that I have used in my tests is 15mm.

Approximately 2mm (a little less, 1.8mm) would be below, and the rest would protrude above the model.


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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
It seems to be setting up very well, I will test it for a few days, thank you!
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Thank you for your time and for sharing your printing profile! A pleasure, tell me in a few days how it goes :)
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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
perfect
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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
easy Print and works
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PETG, 0.1mm layer, 3 walls, 70% infill
perfect
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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
I have tried others and didn’t have much luck. They would move around or fall off with little to no effort. I could feel these clip on to the ams and it takes some effort to take them off. They seem to work well and help with the ease of switching filaments. Thank you for a great download !
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so easy to print and use ! Wonderful ! Thanks.
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so easy to put in place
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PETG, 0.1mm layer, 3 walls, 70% infill
Die Idee ist gut, aber leider wurden einige layer bei allen 4 teilen als es an die leichten überhänge ging mitgezogen und die Zeile somit nicht sauber gedruckt.
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Curious if your design could accommodate something like this on top in order to allow for filament cleaning as it goes into the tube? https://www.printables.com/model/478247-bambu-ams-filament-cleaner
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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
easy, simple, quick upgrade. good job
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PLA, 0.12mm layer, 2 walls, 50% infill
worked perfect to solve my AMS1 errors!
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