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Nospoon
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Smooth rod scratches

Today I noticed some visible scratches on my X axis smooth rods. I can also feel them if I run over them with my fingernail. Is that normal or did I get unhardened rods?

Respondido : 08/05/2018 4:33 pm
reid.b
(@reid-b)
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Re: Smooth rod scratches

It is not normal. How long have you had it, and are the rods magnetic?

Respondido : 08/05/2018 6:44 pm
Nospoon
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Smooth rod scratches

I've had it for just couple weeks. It seems like quite a lot of wear for the short time I've been using it.
Yes, they're magnetic.

Respondido : 08/05/2018 7:09 pm
reid.b
(@reid-b)
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Re: Smooth rod scratches

Was this pre-assembled or did you assemble it. You may have one or more bad linear bearings, or perhaps an alignment problem that is causing binding.

Respondido : 08/05/2018 7:14 pm
Nospoon
(@nospoon)
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Smooth rod scratches

It came as a kit, but I was very careful with the axis assembly and didn't notice any binding, especially not on X axis, which is the one I noticed the groves on.

Respondido : 08/05/2018 7:19 pm
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