Verifying stability
This question probably applies to all printers, but my specific use case is a MK3S+.
I want to move the printer to a different table. The one I'm using now is built into the wall, so it's extremely stiff/stable. The new one is free-standing. I'll probably put some kind of strut to the wall, but I want a way to detect a problem so I know when it's good enough.
My thought was to print a benchy before and after the move. I'll make sure I'm level on the new table, so the only variable should be the stability of the new table.
Is there a better way? Perhaps an object that's specifically designed to look for problems like this?
RE: Verifying stability
In general, the more stable mass you can put under your printer the better - it helps to absorb vibration and dampen resonances. You may not see much difference in print quality but there will be a noticeable difference in noise. Lightweight tables and tops tend to act like instrument sounding boards that amplify the vibration imparted into them. More mass reduces that, so hence the popular idea of putting a paving slab under the printer to provide a 'stable' mass. That said, the actual table construction should be nice and sturdy in the first place, and able to support any additional mass that you add on top.
Hope that helps!
Tim
RE: Verifying stability
In general, the more stable mass you can put under your printer the better - it helps to absorb vibration and dampen resonances. You may not see much difference in print quality but there will be a noticeable difference in noise. Lightweight tables and tops tend to act like instrument sounding boards that amplify the vibration imparted into them. More mass reduces that, so hence the popular idea of putting a paving slab under the printer to provide a 'stable' mass. That said, the actual table construction should be nice and sturdy in the first place, and able to support any additional mass that you add on top.
Hope that helps!
Tim
The table is pretty beefy, and I'll add some mass to it. In fact, I have some pavers and can use one of them.
Thanks!
Rick
Resonance is the underlying problem. First try without, if all is well then you're fine. If resonance issues try adding weight to change the frequency, if resonance issues persist change the weight; more or less, to find a gap in the spectrum.
Cheerio,
RE: Verifying stability
Resonance is the underlying problem. First try without, if all is well then you're fine. If resonance issues try adding weight to change the frequency, if resonance issues persist change the weight; more or less, to find a gap in the spectrum.
Cheerio,
I did wonder about that: I assume the resonance is related to the speed of the moves, which will vary some.
Thanks;
Rick