X-Axis noises
Hello everybody,
I have a question. You can hear a noise when printing, as soon as the head moves into the right corner. It is difficult to correctly interpret where it comes from, I would tap something on my head.
In my opinion, that sounds like something is causing a “vibration”, but I'm not sure about that either.
If I print a little slower or diagonally during infill you can hardly hear anything ..
Thanks in advance!
RE: X-Axis noises
RE: X-Axis noises
@dennismickley
I'm not certain, but you could check your belt tensions, idler alignment, rod smoothness, and bearing conditions.
I changed the idler with a 20 tooth dual bearing and my noise went way down. That said when I changed the idler I went over the entire x-axis installation, which included alignment of the motor gear and belt position on the extruder carriage. When I get a few more hours on the machine I'll repack the bearings so it will remain quiet. But for now, I do have a significantly quieter printer than yours; however, before I did what I did it was as noisy as yours.
Phil
Phil
Stay safe and healthy, Phil
RE: X-Axis noises
@pcweber
Hey, thanks! :-) Where do you buy the idler and which one?