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Rob Holland
(@rob-holland)
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Shifting x-axis while printing

While printing in ASA (Prusa) in an enclosure (temp up to 38 / 40 deg. F) it seems the x-axis shifts. I've printed this item several times before without any issue (wall thickness 2 mm) but now it has failed 3 out of 4 attempts. The layer shifts approx. 0.5 mm on different heights but only once per print.

Would there be a reason for a mechanical problem?

Any ideas??

Publié : 16/08/2021 8:13 pm
Swiss_Cheese
(@swiss_cheese)
Noble Member

Check grub screws on X and Y axis, and if they arn't loose, then check your belt tension.

 

Good Luck

 

Swiss_Cheese

The Filament Whisperer

Publié : 17/08/2021 2:48 am
Rob Holland
(@rob-holland)
New Member
Topic starter answered:
Found the issue

The grub screws were all ok, the belt tension was also ok. I found the motor screws for the X-axis were a bit loose. After tightening all was back to normal.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Rob.

Publié : 20/08/2021 8:40 am
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
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Loose screw

 

Posted by: @rob-holland

The grub screws were all ok, the belt tension was also ok. I found the motor screws for the X-axis were a bit loose. After tightening all was back to normal.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Rob.

Good news - happy printing.  Have a loose screen can cause a lot of problems for a printer and people.  

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Publié : 20/08/2021 9:54 am
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