What is a Bowden extruder?
A Bowden extruder is a type of extruder where the motor is outside the print head. Filament travels through a PTFE tube (Bowden tube) to the hotend. Advantage: lighter head, higher speed.
Advantages
- Light head - faster movements
- Lower vibrations
- Compact head
Disadvantages
- Longer retraction
- Worse with flexible filaments (TPU)
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