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Kellen
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Odd Cracking Sound

I am hearing a odd cracking sound when the extruder moves left and right on the E-axis. Everything I found online led to people who had extrusion issues. My prints are fine so none of those suggestions helped. I further narrowed it down by removing the filament, powering off the printer and manually moving the extruder back and forth and I can still hear the cracking sounds. I made sure the bolts were tight on X carriage back. Is there something else I should check?

Opublikowany : 21/02/2019 12:22 am
vintagepc
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Re: Odd Cracking Sound

Are your bearings dry and you're hearing the balls clicking together? If so, try adding some lubricant as per the user guide

Opublikowany : 21/02/2019 12:50 am
Kellen
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Odd Cracking Sound

Thanks, I will give that a shot.

If that doesn't work, could it possibly be the black nylon twisting in the back of the extruder? I will try to push that in further.

Opublikowany : 21/02/2019 1:36 am
vintagepc
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Re: Odd Cracking Sound

Couldn't hurt to check.

Also, don't forget to check:
1. The pulley grub screw is still tight
2. The bearing in the X idler.

Opublikowany : 21/02/2019 2:41 am
Maxim
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Re: Odd Cracking Sound

I am hearing a odd cracking sound when the extruder moves left and right on the E-axis.

Did you ever solve the cracking sound?
Was it a bearing needing lubricant,
a ziptie needing to be tucked in,
the pulley grub screw,
the bearing in the X idler
or something else?

I am hearing an odd crackling sound while printing on my new MK3S.

Opublikowany : 15/03/2019 6:24 pm
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