Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of PrintFixFriday, we dive deep into the unfolding controversy surrounding @bondtechab's INDX nozzles. Sold as hardened steel, it has come to light that these nozzles aren't quite what the community expected. We look at the facts, Bondtech's official response, and even find a surprising flaw in our own @Prusa3D CORE One INDX Founders Edition unit. This video isn't about hate, it's about accountability and finding a solution that works for everyone.
Key Topics Covered:
- The "Hardened" Nozzle Controversy: What Bondtech actually shipped.
- Manufacturing Challenges: Why machining 60HRC steel is harder than it looks.
- Founders Edition Fail: We found a hairline crack in our own unit.
- Potential Solutions: Refunds, replacements, and how Bondtech can make it right.
- Community Impact: How this affects trust and the future of the INDX system.
Are you planning on refunding your INDX over this hardened nozzle issue? Let us know in the comments!
Links:
Bondtech's INDX Page: https://www.bondtech.se/indx-by-bondtech/?v=0b3b97fa6688
Prusa's INDX Page: prusa3d.com/product/indx-8-tool-conversion-kit-for-core-one
Cards:
PrintFixFriday Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLba75jTQHMRQ7fexqlvq0rHG6UfuA_N-q
INDX FE's Coolest Internal Design Feature: youtube.com/shorts/VrMn21Kyi7A?feature=share
The Last Making Awesome Episode: youtube.com/live/hGyghSzRxR8?feature=share
PrintFixFriday 203 (Bambus are Bam-Burning): youtu.be/UgOmVXXLN-A
INSIDE an INDX Founders Edition: youtube.com/shorts/BuJWoU3r9Po?feature=share
0:00 Intro
00:43 What Happened with INDX?
04:06 Future Grant: Bondtech's Response and Further Issues
10:14 Community Impact & Brand Trust
13:42 How Bondtech Can Fix This
16:15 Communication & Refund Logistics
18:11 Returning Your Unit & Moving Forward
20:00 Investigating the Crack in Our Founders Edition
22:08 Upcoming Content: X1 Carbon Repair
22:54 Outro
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In this episode of PrintFixFriday, we dive deep into the unfolding controversy surrounding @bondtechab's INDX nozzles. Sold as hardened steel, it has come to light that these nozzles aren't quite what the community expected. We look at the facts, Bondtech's official response, and even find a surprising flaw in our own @Prusa3D CORE One INDX Founders Edition unit. This video isn't about hate, it's about accountability and finding a solution that works for everyone.
Key Topics Covered:
- The "Hardened" Nozzle Controversy: What Bondtech actually shipped.
- Manufacturing Challenges: Why machining 60HRC steel is harder than it looks.
- Founders Edition Fail: We found a hairline crack in our own unit.
- Potential Solutions: Refunds, replacements, and how Bondtech can make it right.
- Community Impact: How this affects trust and the future of the INDX system.
Are you planning on refunding your INDX over this hardened nozzle issue? Let us know in the comments!
Links:
Bondtech's INDX Page: https://www.bondtech.se/indx-by-bondtech/?v=0b3b97fa6688
Prusa's INDX Page: prusa3d.com/product/indx-8-tool-conversion-kit-for-core-one
Cards:
PrintFixFriday Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLba75jTQHMRQ7fexqlvq0rHG6UfuA_N-q
INDX FE's Coolest Internal Design Feature: youtube.com/shorts/VrMn21Kyi7A?feature=share
The Last Making Awesome Episode: youtube.com/live/hGyghSzRxR8?feature=share
PrintFixFriday 203 (Bambus are Bam-Burning): youtu.be/UgOmVXXLN-A
INSIDE an INDX Founders Edition: youtube.com/shorts/BuJWoU3r9Po?feature=share
0:00 Intro
00:43 What Happened with INDX?
04:06 Future Grant: Bondtech's Response and Further Issues
10:14 Community Impact & Brand Trust
13:42 How Bondtech Can Fix This
16:15 Communication & Refund Logistics
18:11 Returning Your Unit & Moving Forward
20:00 Investigating the Crack in Our Founders Edition
22:08 Upcoming Content: X1 Carbon Repair
22:54 Outro
____________________________________________________________________________
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🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership
🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal
Grab some AWESOME Merch: shop.3dmusketeers.com
🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: amzn.to/3hrzVcL
🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/3DM_Prusa
🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D
🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering
Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound
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