Difference between revisions of "Gigabot maintenance schedule"

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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 (GB2 J-Head only)

Inspect belt tension

Inspect extruder gears for wear (GB2 only)

Expected lifetime of moving / wearable items

Extruder= 2500-3000 hrs (GB2 only) [Part Print Files]

Belts = >9000 hrs

Wheel bearings:

X and Y axis = 6000 hrs

Z axis components= >6000 hrs