{"product_id":"mellow-dlc-mk8-bimetal-nozzle-hardened-steel-copper-3d-printer-cr10","title":"Mellow DLC MK8 Bimetal Nozzle – Hardened Steel \u0026 Copper 500°C","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eMellow DLC MK8 Bimetal 3D Printer Nozzle – Hardened Steel \u0026amp; Copper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your 3D printer's performance with the \u003cstrong\u003eMellow DLC MK8 Bimetal Nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for demanding, high-temperature printing with abrasive and exotic filaments. 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