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fjkraan
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Extruder skips due to squeaky idler bearing

Recently my MK3S+ developed the problem of occasional extruder skips. At first I thought it was the result of me replacing some hot-end parts, or a clogged nozzle. But it turned out to be dry bearings in the extruder idler. It made squeaky sounds, but I wasn't expecting it to have the skipping effect. Lubricating the bearings fixed both the squeaking and the skipping.

Greetings,

Fred Jan

Opublikowany : 28/09/2022 10:05 am
cwbullet
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RE: Extruder skips due to squeaky idler bearing

Which bearing did you replace? 

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Opublikowany : 29/09/2022 10:40 am
fjkraan
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Extruder skips due to squeaky idler bearing

Hi Chuck,

These were the bearings on the extruder-idler* shaft. I didn't replace them, as lubricating (tiny bit of oil) fixed both the squeeking and the filament skips.

Fred Jan

 

*) https://help.prusa3d.com/guide/5-e-axis-assembly_169235, Step 32 Extruder-idler parts preparation

Opublikowany : 29/09/2022 11:48 am
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