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costonb
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Loud noise while printing on back end of build plate

My printer sounds like there's a minor demon inside. 
When printing on the front half of the plate, it sounds very normal. But when it moves to the back half, the sound is similar to a wind tunnel. 

Here's a video of the sound:

My assumption is the rods need to be lubricated, but that doesn't seem to be helping. Any suggestions?
Have a great day!

Best Answer by Diem:

The smooth rods do need lubrication, that's a given but it's not going to fix your current problem.

Something is loose.

From time to time it's always worth checking no screws have worked loose as part of regular maintenance.  Refer to the build manual, there are some that should not be overtightened ...

Check all the mounting screws on the Y carriage and the bearing mounts.

Cheerio,

Posted : 21/06/2021 11:39 pm
Diem
 Diem
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RE: Loud noise while printing on back end of build plate

The smooth rods do need lubrication, that's a given but it's not going to fix your current problem.

Something is loose.

From time to time it's always worth checking no screws have worked loose as part of regular maintenance.  Refer to the build manual, there are some that should not be overtightened ...

Check all the mounting screws on the Y carriage and the bearing mounts.

Cheerio,

Posted : 22/06/2021 9:35 am
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costonb
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Loud noise while printing on back end of build plate

@diem

Thanks love! I'll check that today and report back. Have a great day!

Posted : 22/06/2021 4:03 pm
costonb
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Loud noise while printing on back end of build plate

@diem

That seems to have done the trick! Thank you so much! 🙂

Posted : 22/06/2021 9:54 pm
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