<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/4074/using-the-new-case-and-want-to-make-sure-thrust-bearing-is-correct/ Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:35:24 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/38431/#p38431 The bolts should be able to be fully tightened. Are you using the proper spacers? You should have a set of laser cut spacers plus the 1" nylon spacers between the flanges.

What makes you think the heater is failing?

It sounds like you might have a bad power supply. This is easy to test - just check the voltage at the motor terminals while it is running.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:35:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/38431/#p38431 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/38428/#p38428 The bolt direction is the least of the issues.  I'll be doing a new post to cover the isseus.

The tightness of the bolts causing issues. I had to loosen the bolts significantly, otherwise these horrible noised came from the unit. 

The heater seems to be failing.

Definite speed differences when the  PID is on or not, which is affecting the thickness of the filament.

Got pissed and decided to shelve it for month.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:22:17 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/38428/#p38428 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/38422/#p38422 Ralphxyz wrote:
elmoret wrote:

Looks good, although typically the bolts are flipped around facing the other way. Otherwise, It looks correct.

If the bolts are flipped how do you tighten the barrel to correct for twist?

The bolts would be in the way or you'd have to put the wrench pass the funnel opening and then you'd twist the barrel.

Of course this is speculation since I haven't assembled mine yet. :-(

Ralph

I think the confusion with the flange bolt direction is that in the instructions for the Kit Enclosure it has pics showing the head of the bolts on the outside of the enclosure, on the hopper side, and the instructions for the Filastruder show them on the opposite side of the assembly. Probably doesn't matter either way.

EDIT:  In retrospect I think it is better that it is assembled so the bolt head of the flange assembly is on the inside of the Kit Enclosure so that the thread ends of the other side of the bolt help keep the hopper from potentially spinning.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:57:06 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/38422/#p38422 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37754/#p37754 I'll be testing tonight, but the auger is moving smoother with only changes in speed due to the PID heating the hot end.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:50:50 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37754/#p37754 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37718/#p37718 You shouldn't need to apply a wrench to the barrel to correct for twist, ever.

If the barrel tightens during operation, you pull the 4 bolts out and rotate the barrel/flange together 90 degrees.

Of course, this means you can only get the cut in the barrel within 45 degrees of vertical, but that's not a problem - it will still feed fine.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:01:49 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37718/#p37718 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37716/#p37716 elmoret wrote:

Looks good, although typically the bolts are flipped around facing the other way. Otherwise, It looks correct.

If the bolts are flipped how do you tighten the barrel to correct for twist?

The bolts would be in the way or you'd have to put the wrench pass the funnel opening and then you'd twist the barrel.

Of course this is speculation since I haven't assembled mine yet. :-(

Ralph

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:49:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37716/#p37716 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37715/#p37715 Looks good, although typically the bolts are flipped around facing the other way. Otherwise, It looks correct.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:41:22 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37715/#p37715 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37714/#p37714 I thought I added the files.
The allen key is 3mm.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:14:32 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37714/#p37714 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37707/#p37707 It is unclear to me what you are trying to say.

Just attach pictures like you did earlier.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:42:50 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37707/#p37707 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37697/#p37697 Looking at  soliforum dot com   /topic/3089/v11-photo-request
I wonder if the auger is still not in the pipe all the away.  There is just over 3mm between the shaft collar and the flange.
Should I heat the unit up again and move the auger forward a bit more?  Create some lateral play?

How many more posts until I can add a link?

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:25:21 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37697/#p37697 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37695/#p37695 pipe -> flange bolted to case
then
shaft collar then thrust bearing, then nylon spacer then other flange on shaft side of auger.

This picture look correct?

How much play in the thrust bearing? This is pretty tight.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:08:39 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37695/#p37695 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37689/#p37689 Oh, and there is not a "lock wash" (I assume you mean lock washer) anywhere in the kit. There are three parts at play here: Shaft collar with set screw, thrust bearing, and white nylon spacer.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 03:56:49 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37689/#p37689 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37666/#p37666 The set screw/thrust bearing/nylon spacer stack is reversed. The instructions specifically say:

1.)    Loosen setscrew in shaft collar. Assemble feed screw by sliding collar all the way up. Tighten set screw.
2.)    Slide thrust bearing onto auger, then white nylon bushing
3.)    Slide flange onto auger, with curved side facing out.

So the shaft collar (the part with the set screw in the side, since you have to loosen it!) slides on first.
The thrust bearing goes on.
Then the white nylon bushing.
Then the flange.

Try it again and upload more pictures. smile

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2013 23:09:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37666/#p37666 <![CDATA[Re: Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37570/#p37570 Definitely not correct. I will post more once I'm near a computer tomorrow.

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:57:11 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37570/#p37570 <![CDATA[Using the new case and want to make sure thrust bearing is correct]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/37564/#p37564 I had the issue that the 2 peices of wood pushed out into a V.

I ordered the case kit and want to make sure I assemble everything correctly.

Is this much of the auger supposed to stick out?
The nylon wash seems to not sit very tight against the plate.
How much play is expected so I tighten the lock wash at the correct point.

This new case does not lend itself to tweaking since it is all sealed.

I added pictures to make sure I understand how to assemble it.

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2013 21:11:16 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/37564/#p37564