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Squeaky Z-Axis?

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Matthew M, Apr 12, 2014.

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  1. Matthew M

    Matthew M New Member

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    Both of the threaded rods for the z-axis are very squeaky and annoyingly loud when the extruder moves up and down. Is there any way to stop this and prevent it? Thanks
     
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    White Lithium Grease is probably the cheapest and easiest thing to put on them and they should quiet right down

    Apply a small dab right wnere it seems to squeak the most and then ajust a touch a few other places then run the z up and down a few times to spread it out and it should last for a while
     
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    Jerry from R3D says 3-in-1 oil is the best thing to use and what they use on R1s during assembly. I'm pretty sure I have lithium grease on my rods though, and he also said it may have been used at some point as well.

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    #3 SoLongSidekick, Apr 13, 2014
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