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james.w11
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Removing brass inserts from extruder motor bracket

Hi,

The set screw on the gear for extruder motor 1 loosened up which allowed the gear to slip and then break off part of the bracket inside for one of the two idler screws. I am working away with the other 3 extruders but intend to replace the extruder motor bracket. I've downloaded the file, successfully printer the bracket and two idler doors using extruder 4 and some Esun orange ABS filament. How do I get the brass inserts out of the old bracket? I've thought about using my Dremel tool to drill holes in the old bracket so I could grab the brass inserts with needle nose pliers, but thought that other users might have a better way.

By the way, I've been reading Peter's tips a lot, they have helped a lot as a new 3D printer owner to deal with various filament jamming issues.

Thank you,

Jamie

Posted : 11/12/2017 10:59 pm
john.n13
(@john-n13)
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Re: Removing brass inserts from extruder motor bracket

Maybe heat up the insert with a high-wattage soldering iron in order to melt the plastic adjacent to it, then pull it out?

Posted : 12/12/2017 1:07 am
Colin
(@colin-4)
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Re: Removing brass inserts from extruder motor bracket

I ended up just breaking them out with a pair of heavy wire cutters.

Posted : 12/12/2017 2:45 am
john.n13
(@john-n13)
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Re: Removing brass inserts from extruder motor bracket

How are you going to insert them in the new part?

Posted : 12/12/2017 2:54 am
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