#theres a solid bit of plastic half way into my all-metal hot end. what can i do?

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If you have a solid obstruction in your Micro Swiss all-metal hot end, and filament or a metal pin cannot dislodge it, you can try the following steps:

  1. Heat the hot end: Heat the hot end to the printing temperature of the filament you were using when the clog occurred. This will soften the filament and make it easier to remove.

  2. Cold pull or atomic pull: Once the hot end is heated, try a technique called cold pulling or atomic pulling. Heat the nozzle to the printing temperature, then carefully remove the filament. Once the filament is partially removed, allow the nozzle to cool down to a lower temperature (around 90°C), and gently pull the filament to dislodge the clog. Repeat this process several times if necessary.

  3. Use a cleaning filament: If the above steps didn't work, you can try using a cleaning filament specifically designed for unclogging hot ends. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to run the cleaning filament through your hot end.

  4. Dissolve the clog: If ...

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