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Prusa CORE One+ INDX kits face 'Nozzlegate' controversy over substandard nozzles · 2 sources tracked

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A controversy, dubbed 'Nozzlegate,' has emerged surrounding the Prusa CORE One+ INDX Upgrade Kit due to the use of nitrocarburized steel nozzles instead of the advertised hardened steel. Bondtech, the manufacturer of the INDX system, admitted to machining challenges that prevented them from reliably producing hardened steel nozzles, leading to customer disappointment and a dedicated protest website. While the current nozzles perform adequately for standard filaments, they are expected to wear rapidly with abrasive materials, and Bondtech has stated that a true solution may take months, with no immediate compensation offered. AI

RANK_REASON A product quality issue and customer complaint regarding a 3D printer upgrade kit.

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Prusa CORE One+ INDX kits face 'Nozzlegate' controversy over substandard nozzles · 2 sources tracked

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Denise Bertacchi ·

    'Nozzlegate' erupts as Prusa CORE One 3D printer kits arrive with soft steel nozzles — Bondtech admits machining flaws with no quick fix

    Bondtech, the creator and manufacturer of the INDX toolchanger system used to create the highly anticipated Prusa CORE One+ INDX, admitted to a significant labeling mistake. The nozzles provided with the INDX kit do not meet industry standards for “hardened steel” as advertised.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    'Nozzlegate' erupts as Prusa CORE One 3D printer kits arrive with soft steel nozzles — Bondtech admits ma… Bondtech, the creator and manufacturer of the INDX to

    'Nozzlegate' erupts as Prusa CORE One 3D printer kits arrive with soft steel nozzles — Bondtech admits ma… Bondtech, the creator and manufacturer of the INDX toolchanger system used to create the highly anticipated Prusa CORE One+ INDX, admitted to a significant labeling mistake.…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/nozzlegate-erupts-as-p…

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