UltiMaker Print Core CC

UltiMaker Print Core CC: industrial strength for abrasive composites

The UltiMaker Print Core CC is a professional solution for printing with abrasive and composite materials. While standard brass nozzles wear quickly when used with glass or carbon fibres, the CC core features a precision-engineered, wear-resistant nozzle tip (ruby or hardened steel) designed to maintain its internal diameter over hundreds of hours of printing. This ensures consistent extrusion and dimensional accuracy for demanding industrial parts.

Optimise your workflow with tool-free swapping between print cores, allowing rapid transition from standard engineering plastics to high-performance composites.

Key features:

• Abrasive material support: Engineered for glass-reinforced, carbon-fibre, and metal-filled filaments that would damage standard AA or BB cores.
• Optimised internal geometry: Designed to prevent clogging from larger particles in composite materials, ensuring smooth and reliable extrusion.
• Tool-free swapping: Replace the CC core in seconds, maximising machine uptime and workflow efficiency.
• Precision thermal control: Integrated electronics provide real-time temperature data for optimal extrusion.
• Protective silicone cover: Shields the heater block from airflow and prevents filament buildup, protecting internal print head components.

Comparison: CC 0.4 mm vs CC 0.6 mm vs CC Red 0.6 mm

Choose the right CC core based on project requirements:

• CC 0.4 mm: For composite parts needing higher detail, thinner walls, or a smoother surface finish.
• CC 0.6 mm: Standard for composite printing, balancing speed and strength with updated internal geometry for broader material compatibility.
• CC Red 0.6 mm: Original abrasive core. Still capable, but the newer CC 0.6 (black) is recommended for the latest technical filaments.

Important compatibility note:

The Print Core CC is strictly for use with the UltiMaker S-Series (S3, S5, S7). It is not compatible with the Ultimaker 3 family, as the UM3 feeder system is not hardened for abrasive composite filaments.

Technical documentation and material compatibility