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*This page goes over the basic procedures involved, and areas of concern in the [[Maintenance]] of [[3D Printers]] | *This page goes over the basic procedures involved, and areas of concern in the [[Maintenance]] of [[3D Printers]] | ||
== [[FDM]] Based Printers == | |||
*Checking for [[Dust]] in Fans, on Components / the [[Print Bed]] | |||
*Checking Wires and the [[Cable Chain]] for any Damage | |||
*Checking all the [[Fasteners]] for proper tightness | |||
*Checking [[Belt Tension]] (if using a [[Motion System]] with Belts such as the [[Universal Axis]] ) | |||
*Checking the [[Bearings]] / [[Bushings]] and either Regreasing/Lubricating Them and/or Replacing Them | |||
=Internal Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
* | *[[Bearing Maintenance]] / [[How to Pack a Bearing]] | ||
=External Links= | =External Links= | ||
* | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAafiApJs9A A Video by the YouTube Channel "Teaching Tech" Titled "3D printer essential maintenance guide" ] ( '''~12 Minute Watch''' ) | ||
[[Category: 3D Printing]] [[Category: Maintenance]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:24, 13 November 2022
Basics
- This page goes over the basic procedures involved, and areas of concern in the Maintenance of 3D Printers
FDM Based Printers
- Checking for Dust in Fans, on Components / the Print Bed
- Checking Wires and the Cable Chain for any Damage
- Checking all the Fasteners for proper tightness
- Checking Belt Tension (if using a Motion System with Belts such as the Universal Axis )
- Checking the Bearings / Bushings and either Regreasing/Lubricating Them and/or Replacing Them