Difference between revisions of "Gigabot maintenance schedule"
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Revision as of 13:13, 19 August 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 [Print Files]
- Belts = 3000 hrs
- Wheel bearings:
- X and Y axis = 6000 hrs
- Z axis = >6000 hrs
- Z axis lift nuts = 5000 hrs
