SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Squeaky noise

Re: Squeaky noise

null@example.com (heartless) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:42:28 +0000

Grob is correct - we are referring to the part in the front that the belt goes around.

WD-40 is not a good choice for this.

3-in-1 oil (this is the actual name of the product), or sewing machine oil, or some other light weight oil - (in a pinch you could even use auto motor oil in a lighter weight, say 5w30, but its not the best choice either)

Re: Squeaky noise

null@example.com (grob) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 05:44:14 +0000

The pulley is the wheel with teeth the belt goes around (I think you mean the right one by "wheel in the front right").
The y bracket is the plastic thing the wheel is in.

There's a bolt that goes through the middle of the pulley. You want oil between that bolt and the inside bore of the pulley to stop it squealing.

WD40 might work, but 3-in-1 is a bit thicker and lasts better. You'll probably go around all your door and gate hinges at home while you're at it.

Re: Squeaky noise

null@example.com (Rocketman) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:17:44 +0000

What is the pulley? What is the bracket? Are we refering to the wheel in the front right? What kind of oil are we talking about? Wd 40?

Re: Squeaky noise

null@example.com (heartless) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:50:48 +0000

put a drop or two of a light oil (3-in-1) in between the pulley and the bracket and run it back and forth a couple of times to work it in. My X axis will make the same noise occasionally and a little oil will clear it right up.

If you are still using the stock Y brackets, you may want to print some replacements very soon - mine cracked and caused some pretty bad print issues. They are only done with a 40% infill stock - print at 100% - minimum of 80% - for better performance & longevity.

Squeaky noise

null@example.com (Rocketman) — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:07:07 +0000

My machine has squeaked in the front back direction since getting it back from tech repairs and I have done a belt tension check and alignment which reduces noise a little at first but sound returns. Doesn't seem to affect print jobs. I think the sound is coming from the belt wheel at the front of the machine. Is there a way to get grease in there or determine if there is any recalibration needed there?