Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?  

RE: Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?

Are you sure that noise is coming from the bearings? I think most of that noise is the stepper motor spinning as you move the axis back and forth. They are not quiet when you do that.

Did you try sliding the Y-axis carriage on the rails before you hooked up the stepper motor belt?

Failing this, if I remember I can get you a comparison video this evening.

RE: Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?

Posted by: @jseyfert3

Are you sure that noise is coming from the bearings? I think most of that noise is the stepper motor spinning as you move the axis back and forth. They are not quiet when you do that.

Did you try sliding the Y-axis carriage on the rails before you hooked up the stepper motor belt?

Failing this, if I remember I can get you a comparison video this evening.

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.  Yes, I just disconnected the belt and the bearings make the same sound.  The stepper motor is all quiet.  A comparison video would be most helpful if you could do that.

Thanks Again!

Rob

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Is the bearing orientation correct?

 See step 6 and 19

RE: Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?

Here’s a video of my Y-axis plate being moved. First half is with stepper motor connected, second half I have disconnected the belt so stepper motor didn’t turn. 

Then, as a preview for you, after I reconnected the belt I had started a print (a print bed sheet holder for two sheets), and took a video to show you some of the various sounds you’ll hear once you finish your assembly and start printing.

RE: Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.  I think they sound similar to mine. Really appreciate it!!

Posted by: @jseyfert3

Here’s a video of my Y-axis plate being moved. First half is with stepper motor connected, second half I have disconnected the belt so stepper motor didn’t turn. 

Then, as a preview for you, after I reconnected the belt I had started a print (a print bed sheet holder for two sheets), and took a video to show you some of the various sounds you’ll hear once you finish your assembly and start printing.

RE: Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?

Thanks for reply. Yes, at least that’s what I attempted to do. Unless they moved they should be correctly oriented.

Posted by: @rene-3

Is the bearing orientation correct?

 See step 6 and 19

RE: Bearing Noise - Is this Normal?

Posted by: @rmcderm313

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.  I think they sound similar to mine. Really appreciate it!!

You are welcome. Good luck with the rest of your build!