Difference between revisions of "Gigabot maintenance schedule"
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:Perform a general inspection of the wiring, belts, print head and print surface. | :Perform a general inspection of the wiring, belts, print head and print surface. | ||
| − | After the initial 20 hours of print time | + | =====After the initial 20 hours of print time===== |
:Inspect the X and Y belts for proper tension. Belts are, in general, rated to yield a minimum of 3000 hours of useful life. | :Inspect the X and Y belts for proper tension. Belts are, in general, rated to yield a minimum of 3000 hours of useful life. | ||
:Inspect V-groove wheels are properly tensioned and no free play is found between the trolley, gantry or bed platform and the Makerslide rails. | :Inspect V-groove wheels are properly tensioned and no free play is found between the trolley, gantry or bed platform and the Makerslide rails. | ||
| − | Once a week | + | =====Once a week===== |
:Inspect the X and Y axis Makerslide and roller wheels for dirt and debris. Wipe with a clean cloth and alcohol to remove dirt build-up. | :Inspect the X and Y axis Makerslide and roller wheels for dirt and debris. Wipe with a clean cloth and alcohol to remove dirt build-up. | ||
:Check Z axis threaded rods have plenty of grease lubricant. | :Check Z axis threaded rods have plenty of grease lubricant. | ||
| − | After every 500 hours of print time | + | =====After every 500 hours of print time===== |
:Replace the Hot-end | :Replace the Hot-end | ||
:Inspect belt tension | :Inspect belt tension | ||
:Inspect extruder gears for wear. | :Inspect extruder gears for wear. | ||
| − | Expected lifetime of moving / wearable items | + | =====Expected lifetime of moving / wearable items===== |
:Extruder= 1500-2000 hrs | :Extruder= 1500-2000 hrs | ||
:Belts = 3000 hrs | :Belts = 3000 hrs | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 31 July 2014
Contents
Proper use and maintenance of your machine will ensure a long and productive life
Each time you use your Gigabot
- Perform a general inspection of the wiring, belts, print head and print surface.
After the initial 20 hours of print time
- Inspect the X and Y belts for proper tension. Belts are, in general, rated to yield a minimum of 3000 hours of useful life.
- Inspect V-groove wheels are properly tensioned and no free play is found between the trolley, gantry or bed platform and the Makerslide rails.
Once a week
- Inspect the X and Y axis Makerslide and roller wheels for dirt and debris. Wipe with a clean cloth and alcohol to remove dirt build-up.
- Check Z axis threaded rods have plenty of grease lubricant.
After every 500 hours of print time
- Replace the Hot-end
- Inspect belt tension
- Inspect extruder gears for wear.
Expected lifetime of moving / wearable items
- Extruder= 1500-2000 hrs
- Belts = 3000 hrs
- Wheel bearings:
- X and Y axis = 6000 hrs
- Z axis = >6000 hrs
- Z axis lift nuts = 5000 hrs
