Unanswered Z Axis Squeak?

Does anyone else have a issue with their Z axis squeaking at the base? It's only when it makes a rapid movement, I tried putting a little wd 40 at the base but this didn't help. Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if so how did u fix it.

 

Gotcha I figured it would at least help a little.

 

I use WD-40 as a way of removing grease and dirt, then go back over it with a lubricant like lithium spray or superlube

 

Guys, are you supposed to just lube the threaded rod or is there something we should also be using on the smooth rods? Also, any lube needed on the gears for the extruder? Just thinking general maintenance. Thanks.

 

I put some light machine oil (sewing machine oil) on my smooth rods to quiet them up. Same works just as well for the threaded rods

 

Do you think bar oil would work for this? Mine squeak only when high up. Tried WD40 as well to no avail. Now only if I could figure out this weird Y axis buzz/rattle.

 

I use white lithium grease and it has really made the printer a lot quieter.

 

Make sure things are tightened down appropriately. Don' overtighten your belt tough. I had a buzz/rattle on my y axis and I had my printer apart and took the opportunity to snug up screws and it went away. Can't say what screw(s) did it, but something was too loose. I've heard of some folks here taking screws that screw into metal adding a bit of blue lock tight as well.

 

WD-40 is actually a solvent, so using it as a lubricant is a really bad idea.

You can use it to clean something prior to putting proper lubricant on it, but make sure you wipe all of the residue off because what is actually "lubricating" the area is the dissolved materials the WD-40 eats away at.

 

Mark, that is hilarious. I'll have to remember that one.

 

Mine don't squeal. I use Mobile 1 motor oil on both the screw shaft and the smooth guide shaft.
I apply about 3 drops to each ABOVE the bearing or thread contact area every week. Both shafts slide well.
I wipe off the shafts before application of the oil. It isn't the cheapest oil, but when you buy a quart, you have a lifetime supply. LOL I also use it on my X carriage shafts, but I lube them on both sides of the bearings. I also use it on the Y shafts, but something down there does 'squeal' during very fast reverse movements. Frank

 

also having this issue but im also noticing my right zscrew is the one squeaking as well as wiggling a bit more then the left

 

White lithium grease is what the Robo techs swear by and I use. No issues since I started using it. Both lead screws and smooth rods. Last a long time. Machine oil was original suggestion and I believe still in the getting started video. Lithium has worked better for me.

 

mine squeaked at first before using anti seize from the auto store on the threaded rod, going on 1 yr since i applied it, still no squeaks.

 

Good to hear about the anti seize working. It has actual aluminum in it and as it dries over time could present a issue. At least that is what I have found using it as a mechanic for 20 years. At least it would be easy to remove if a problem develops. If it works use it is what I say. Thanks for sharing.