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| + | == General Maintenance Tips == | ||
| + | === Applying Lubricants === | ||
| + | Don't mix lubricants. Clean lubricated items (such as the linear rails) if you are going to add a new type of lubricant. If you are adding oil from the first time, it's likely that you're changing lubricants, so we recommend first cleaning away the original lubricant with isopropyl alcohol first. | ||
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== Every 100 Uses == | == Every 100 Uses == | ||
=== Crossbar Rail === | === Crossbar Rail === | ||
| − | The crossbar rail is upside-down, directly exposed to fumes from the nozzle and heat, which can dry out the lubricant and leave a thin layer of particulates. Run your finger over the surface of the rail. If you take off a layer of debris, clean the rail with a lint-free cloth, apply a dab of machine oil on each end, and run it back and forth its length of travel. | + | The crossbar rail is upside-down, directly exposed to fumes from the nozzle and heat, which can dry out the lubricant and leave a thin layer of particulates. Run your finger over the surface of the rail. If you take off a layer of debris, clean the rail with a lint-free cloth and then isopropyl alcohol, apply a dab of machine oil (such as [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IU6I214 Super Lube 60004]) on each end, and run it back and forth its length of travel. |
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| + | === Belt Tension === | ||
| + | Check that both belts are tensioned evenly (within 1Hz of each other.) | ||
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| + | === XY Motors === | ||
| + | Check that neither XY motors have come loose from their four attachment screws. | ||
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| + | Check that both set screws on each motor are tight, and that one setscrew is tightened onto the flat part of the motor shaft. | ||
== Every 500 Uses == | == Every 500 Uses == | ||
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=== X and Y Axis Rails === | === X and Y Axis Rails === | ||
| − | If these rails show signs of accumulated dust, clean the rail with a lint-free cloth. Then apply a light dab of machine oil on both grooves on each of the carriage, and run it back and forth its length of travel. | + | If these rails show signs of accumulated dust, clean the rail with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Then apply a light dab of machine oil (such as [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IU6I214 Super Lube 60004]) on both grooves on each of the carriage, and run it back and forth its length of travel. |
=== Remote Elastic Lock === | === Remote Elastic Lock === | ||
Check the lock for signs of wear. Ensure that neither the wire cinching screws nor the Fixed Pulley Hub set screw have come loose. Retighten if necessary. | Check the lock for signs of wear. Ensure that neither the wire cinching screws nor the Fixed Pulley Hub set screw have come loose. Retighten if necessary. | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 21 September 2020
General Maintenance Tips
Applying Lubricants
Don't mix lubricants. Clean lubricated items (such as the linear rails) if you are going to add a new type of lubricant. If you are adding oil from the first time, it's likely that you're changing lubricants, so we recommend first cleaning away the original lubricant with isopropyl alcohol first.
Every 100 Uses
Crossbar Rail
The crossbar rail is upside-down, directly exposed to fumes from the nozzle and heat, which can dry out the lubricant and leave a thin layer of particulates. Run your finger over the surface of the rail. If you take off a layer of debris, clean the rail with a lint-free cloth and then isopropyl alcohol, apply a dab of machine oil (such as Super Lube 60004) on each end, and run it back and forth its length of travel.
Belt Tension
Check that both belts are tensioned evenly (within 1Hz of each other.)
XY Motors
Check that neither XY motors have come loose from their four attachment screws.
Check that both set screws on each motor are tight, and that one setscrew is tightened onto the flat part of the motor shaft.
Every 500 Uses
Z Axis
Check the shim below the Z axis coupler on each Z motor. Replace them if they have worn thin. Otherwise, hit them with a light dab of machine oil.
Check the Z leadscrews for debris. Clean them with alcohol and then reapply a coating of white lithium grease.
X and Y Axis Rails
If these rails show signs of accumulated dust, clean the rail with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Then apply a light dab of machine oil (such as Super Lube 60004) on both grooves on each of the carriage, and run it back and forth its length of travel.
Remote Elastic Lock
Check the lock for signs of wear. Ensure that neither the wire cinching screws nor the Fixed Pulley Hub set screw have come loose. Retighten if necessary.