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Need tips on lubricating M2
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:27 pm
by scampa123
I've noticed my M2 makes a bit of a "chirp" (squeak?) and I wanted to get best practices (and "how") to lubricate the M2...
I've put the white lithium grease into grooves and such but maybe in doing it wrong....
In any case the chirp is making me crazy so I thought I'd ask!
Thank you!
Re: Need tips on lubricating M2
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:08 pm
by tks546
The M2 maintenance instructions call for periodic cleaning and light oil on the rails.
Are you sure the chirping isn't coming from the steppers? I added dampers to mine and now the fans are the loudest part of the printer.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2552&p=23365&hilit=damper#p23365
-Tom
Re: Need tips on lubricating M2
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:51 pm
by scampa123
I added dampers to mine and quieter fans...
I think I'm probably not lubricating the machine properly....
Re: Need tips on lubricating M2
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:10 pm
by Spotopolis
Here's a link to the MakerGear Wikidot with instructions on when, how, where and what to use for lubrication. Should answer all your questions.
http://makergear.wikidot.com/m2-lubrication
Re: Need tips on lubricating M2
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:51 pm
by Jules
Yep! And
if you are so inclined...jdacal and jim came up with this suggestion for extending the lives of the planetary gears:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2544
(Complete with pictures and everything!)
