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Your 3D printer came with a brass nozzle. It works fine for PLA and PETG. But then you start hearing about hardened steel nozzles, ruby-tipped nozzles, and titanium-coated options — and suddenly a $2 component becomes a purchasing decision that requires research. Is a hardened steel nozzle worth the upgrade? Will it actually improve your…
