1 Topic by satman49

  • satman49
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Topic: x and y axis sliders

I'll try to explain this. On the x axis under the extruder there are 2 plastic or whatever blocks the rear rod rides on.The same for the right side of the y axis.They seem to wear quickly even tho I greased  the rods.There is noticeable play in both now. Has anybody else noticed this?

SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.

2 Reply by ronsii

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Re: x and y axis sliders

The play doesn't really matter too much as only the bronze bushings control accuracy for an axis, however you can tighten the white blocks together just make sure you leave a little bit of play between them and the rod.

3 Reply by pcpoirier

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Re: x and y axis sliders

This is a good fix.

http://www.soliwiki.com/Extruder_Head_Wobble_Fix