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Nozzle torque wrench
This printable torque wrench prevents you form over-tightening the nozzle on the Olsson block for the Ultimaker 2
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Description
This torque wrench should be used when changing nozzle on "The Olsson Block": http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/7689-custom-heater-block-to-fit-e3d-nozzle-on-ultimake...
When you have reached the right tightening torque, the tool will start slipping (making clicking sounds). This prevents damages from over-tightening or leaks caused by too loosely tightened nozzle. When unscrewing the nozzle however, torque is unlimited.
The tool also prevents you from accidentally tighten the nozzle in case you forgot which way to turn to unscrew it.
Use 100% infill and make sure you don't have under extrusion, or the tool will be too weak.
For ABS i recommend printing "one at a time" with fans at auto. If you print them "all at the same time" with ABS, leave the fans off as too much cooling might give insufficient layer bonding and the tool might then break.
When printed in PLA with the square socket-holder you have to be reasonably quick when changing a hot nozzle, or the tool will start melting. If you end up with strength/temperature-issues, you can consider to print the internal hex hole version instead. (thank you UltiArjan for coming up with the hex hole idea)
The torque wrench has been test-printed in PLA, ABS and XT.
The torque will vary a bit, from about 0.25 Nm to about 0.5 Nm, depending on the type of plastic. (ABS and XT is softer, PLA harder).
You can of course try this tool on other printer nozzles or for other purposes, but I can not predict the outcome of such uses, do it on your own risk!Note for resellers: This design is shared under the Non-Commercial Share Alike license. However, if you are an official dealer of "The Olsson Block" and your customer does not want to print the torque wrench, I don't mind if you charge a reasonable amount for printing the tool for the customer.
Materials and methods
- 20 grams of plastic
- One 7mm socket with 1/4" square hole.
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Comments
Замечательно! Спасибо!

- Printed on:
- Creality Ender-3
- Result:
- Great result! Printed with Comgrow Creality PLA 1.75mm / sliced with Cura 5 / 0.2mm height, 0.4mm line width, 100% infill (rotors) @200deg C
- Feedback:
- Thanks for this - quite very well thought out design. For others' reference - Calibrated using the wrench+scale method, and after averaging several measurements and accounting for sources of error, I calculated this wrench achieves: 1.3 Nm +/- 10%
How well would PETG work for this? I only have PETG and PLA and from what I know PETG will deal the temperature better than PLA. Is there a reason I shouldn't use PETG?
I love the design, as I'm a classic "over tightener" kinda guy... :|
Can't believe I haven't stumbled upon this fabulous design earlier. Printed with left-over ABS and works like a charm. Great design! Thx a lot
SUPER TOP
VRaiment génial
Works great! I remixed it for use with a 3/8" drive. If you're interested, the modified innards are available here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/3-8-drive-for-olsson-block-nozzle-torque-wrench
This wrench didn't work for me. Printed everything with PLA and both pieces separately. Print came out perfectly. However, the first time I changed a nozzle, on the very next print, the nozzle came loose and filament oozed out during the print. Is there some trick to getting the torque correct?
Wow! That print looks amazing! Excellent work.
- Printed on:
- JennyPrinter (UM2 clone)
- Result:
- Great result! I do not have the tools to tighten it the right amount, so this is awesome. I only have fan on one side, which can be seen on this, but it printed fine as an be seen.
- Feedback:
- Put in "Olsson" or/and "Olsson Block" into the name or description or something, as this item does not show up when searching for "Olsson" or "Olsson Block"
Thank you. I will look at that.
First tip when stuff doesn't come out as planned is always check the layer view in Cura, this way you can spot most issues before printing...
for some reason i am having problems with the internal nozzle wrench piece. i printed them just as instructed and the housing came out perfect, but the nozzle wrench printer without the "fins". i have tried again, but this time only printing the internal piece, but still no luck. Im sure that this is my fault as this is only the 3rd thing that i have printed. please help! thanks!
Great man!!!