PTFE 4x6mm White Teflon Tube for 3mm 3D Printer Filament - 1 Meter (4mm ID X 6mm OD)

Component Documentation: PTFE 4x6mm White Teflon Tube for 3mm 3D Printer Filament

Overview

The PTFE 4x6mm White Teflon Tube is a high-quality, 1-meter long tube designed for use with 3mm 3D printer filament. Its inner diameter (ID) of 4mm and outer diameter (OD) of 6mm make it an ideal choice for guiding and protecting 3mm filament in 3D printing applications.

Physical Characteristics

Material: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
 Color: White
 Inner Diameter (ID): 4mm
 Outer Diameter (OD): 6mm
 Length: 1 meter
 Temperature Range: -200C to 260C

Technical Specifications

Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to chemicals, oils, and fuels
 Friction Coefficient: Low friction coefficient for smooth filament movement
 Electrical Insulation: Excellent electrical insulation properties
 Corrosion Resistance: High resistance to corrosion and abrasion

Code Examples

The following code examples demonstrate how to use the PTFE 4x6mm White Teflon Tube in various contexts:

Example 1: 3D Printer Firmware (Marlin)

In this example, we'll show how to configure the PTFE tube in a Marlin-based 3D printer firmware:
```c
// Marlin Configuration.h file

// Define the filament guide tube parameters
#define FILAMENT_GUIDE_TUBE_ID 4.0 // Inner diameter of the PTFE tube
#define FILAMENT_GUIDE_TUBE_OD 6.0 // Outer diameter of the PTFE tube
#define FILAMENT_GUIDE_TUBE_LENGTH 1000 // Length of the PTFE tube in mm

// Define the filament extruder parameters
#define EXTRUDER.filament_diameter 3.0 // Diameter of the 3mm filament
#define EXTRUDER.filament_guideTube FILAMENT_GUIDE_TUBE_ID // Use the PTFE tube as the filament guide
```
Example 2: Python Script for 3D Printer Automation

In this example, we'll demonstrate how to use the PTFE tube in a Python script for 3D printer automation:
```python
import serial

# Connect to the 3D printer serial interface
serial_port = serial.Serial('/dev/ttyUSB0', 115200)

# Set the filament guide tube parameters
filament_guide_tube_id = 4.0  # Inner diameter of the PTFE tube
filament_guide_tube_od = 6.0  # Outer diameter of the PTFE tube
filament_guide_tube_length = 1000  # Length of the PTFE tube in mm

# Set the filament extruder parameters
filament_diameter = 3.0  # Diameter of the 3mm filament

# Send the filament guide tube configuration to the 3D printer
serial_port.write(f"M907 F{filament_diameter:.2f} G{filament_guide_tube_id:.2f} O{filament_guide_tube_od:.2f} L{filament_guide_tube_length:.2f}
")
```
Example 3: Arduino Sketch for Filament Monitoring

In this example, we'll show how to use the PTFE tube in an Arduino sketch for filament monitoring:
```c++
#include <Arduino.h>

// Define the filament guide tube parameters
const float filamentGuideTubeId = 4.0; // Inner diameter of the PTFE tube
const float filamentGuideTubeOd = 6.0; // Outer diameter of the PTFE tube
const float filamentGuideTubeLength = 1000; // Length of the PTFE tube in mm

const int filamentSensorPin = A0; // Pin for the filament sensor

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  int filamentSensorValue = analogRead(filamentSensorPin);
  float filamentDistance = map(filamentSensorValue, 0, 1023, 0, filamentGuideTubeLength);
  
  // Monitor the filament distance and trigger an alert if it reaches a certain threshold
  if (filamentDistance < 50) {
    Serial.println("Filament running low!");
  }
  
  delay(100);
}
```
These examples demonstrate how to integrate the PTFE 4x6mm White Teflon Tube into various applications, including 3D printer firmware, automation scripts, and monitoring systems. The tube's excellent chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, and high temperature range make it an ideal component for guiding and protecting 3mm filament in 3D printing applications.