There's a similar post recently about the same issue I have, but the difference is that my prints don't have any adhesion issues. They are sticking perfectly fine to the plate but I still get this..
http://imgur.com/UANAwXm
It's supposed to be one straight column up.. but it keeps shifting though out different and multiple prints.
Any ideas on what it could be? I haven't changed anything at all.. it just started happening to the same prints I've usually been printing.
Prints shifting during print
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Re: Prints shifting during print
A couple of things come to mind: if you are using Simplify3D, its default setting for the "X/Y Axis Movement Speed" in the "Other" tab is set to 18,000 mm/min which is too high and can cause it to skip a tooth. I set mine to 9,000 and my skipping went away.
Another issue could be the belt is loose or is missing a tooth or two. Do you keep the linear rails lubed? Maybe those are getting sticky.
Let us know what you find.
Another issue could be the belt is loose or is missing a tooth or two. Do you keep the linear rails lubed? Maybe those are getting sticky.
Let us know what you find.
Re: Prints shifting during print
Hmm it could be a belt or living the rails. I need to find my manual to see the proper way to lube them. Is there a link to the guide that you know of?
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Re: Prints shifting during print
This pretty well covers how and when to lubricate: http://makergear.wikidot.com/m2-lubrication
Re: Prints shifting during print
Ah perfect, I just found my manual and I was going to ask which type of oil but your link says which kind. I guess it has been about 200 print hours since I got the thing. Thanks a lot, I appreciate the help!
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Re: Prints shifting during print
I am always happy when I can contribute given all the knowledge that I've gained here!