These all metal heat breaks are the cheapest option on the market. They are relatively cheap to make and their thermal conductivity is relatively high - about 45 W/m-K (Titanium - 6.7 W/m-K). I would not recommend this type of heat break for any high-end or mid-range 3D printer. These heat breaks are a very cheap option for low-end 3D printers.
This is how a cross-section of a V6 hot end with a stainless steel heat break looks like (without the heatsink).
It is the heaviest heat break in comparison to copper, titaninum, copper + aerospace heat breaks.
As you can see in the comparison below, the weight is:
Standard all metal heat break: 3.32 g
Titanium heat break: 1.85 g
This is the mid-range V6 heater block. It is CNC machined from brass and suitable for higher temperatures. Standard aluminium heater block is not recommended for temperatures higher than 240°C, but this brass heater block can be used with much…
High-end V6 heater block CNC machined from a copper block, plated with nickel for a harder and more resistant surface. This is basically the best option you can get. Copper has a very high thermal conductivity so the heat from…
What nozzle does my printer use? This is a very common question.80% of hobby 3D printers use a V6 nozzle.If you can see your hot end setup in the pictures below, this is the right article for you. Where can…
What nozzle does my printer use? This is a very common question.80% of hobby 3D printers use a V6 nozzle.If you can see your hot end setup in the pictures below, this is the right article for you. Where can…
Copper heat break is an evolution in heat breaks that was created a few years ago. This heat break was made for high temperature setups that need a good heat transfer between the heasink and heat break for a better…
This is one of the most common heat breaks used in 3D printers. Stainless steel takes care of rigidity and PTFE tube inside ensures good retraction due to it’s low friction and thermal conductivity. However maintaining this heat break is…