How to solve the most common cleaning problem in 3D printer equipment

In daily life, whether small objects (e.g. mobile phones, computers, etc.) or large objects (e.g. cars, yachts, aircraft, etc.) are usually inseparable from two topics: use and maintenance. Maintenance will be carried out after the appropriate use time and mileage, so as to make the machine reach the best operation state, At the same time, it can also make its life longer! Similarly, the maintenance of high-tech products is more important. Here are the daily use and maintenance methods of 3D printers that have sprung up in recent years!

1、 Precautions when starting printing:

1. There shall be no residual material printed last time on the platform.

2. Ensure that the consumables allowance can print the next model.

3. Confirm that the consumables are not wrapped on the tray.

2、 Precautions during printing:

1. Do not touch the print head and platform, do not hinder the movement of the print head, and do not pull out the card.

2. If the printing is suspended due to the depletion of consumables or the disconnection of consumables, the consumables shall be fed first and printed during the operation.

3、 Precautions at the end of printing (taking model):

1. When the model temperature drops to room temperature, remove the model.

2. When taking the model, if the glue is dissolved with water, wait until the platform temperature drops to room temperature, take out the glass plate and dissolve it with water.

3. When the consumables are not in use, after exiting the consumables, insert the material head into the hole on the side of the material tray and store it in a dry and dark environment.

4. When not in use for a long time, cover the machine with cloth or plastic to reduce dust adhesion.

5. Do not wipe the machine with water.

The above three steps are the matters needing attention at the beginning, in progress and after printing. Then, after using and running the 3D printer for a long time, maintenance is indispensable. Let's share the maintenance of the 3D printer!

Maintenance requirements: when maintaining the machine, except that the platform glass plate can be cleaned with water, other parts are not allowed to be cleaned or wiped with water, and the model with copper sleeve does not need lubricating oil. Do not oil the bearing too much.

The equipment shall be maintained once a month without special conditions, such as dust removal on the surface of the fuselage, rod wiping, bearing oiling, and cleaning the residual slag of the feeding gear. If the printing is frequent, it is necessary to clean the cabin waste in time, wipe the bar and clean the gear residue every week. In case of failure to discharge materials, clean up the residual materials of the gear once.

Maintenance methods: 1. Clean the dust inside the machine with a soft brush. Take care to avoid dust entering the print head. 2. Wipe the x-axis and y-axis light bars with a small amount of anhydrous ethanol on the face towel paper or non-woven fabric. There are 4 light bars in total. 3. Put a little butter on the ball screw and apply it on the screw. Click the platform movement button and move it up and down to apply the butter evenly. 4. Open the front cover of the feeder, wipe the residue in the gear with tweezers or sharp tools, and then clean it with a brush.

In addition to the maintenance of the machine, the consumables used by the 3D printer also need maintenance. The consumables that need to be replaced are to remove the idle consumables, do not loosen the material head, directly insert it into the hole next to the material tray, and place it in a normal temperature, dry and dark environment. The disassembled consumables shall be used up within one month as far as possible, otherwise the quality of model printing will be affected if they are reused later.