[X Axis clicking sound and poor quality]

@gr5 & @fbrc8-erin
Thank you both so much for the advice!  It is much appreciated.  

 

Yes, the sound still occurs on later layers.  I'll try those troubleshooting tips later this week to figure out if it's belt or bearing related.  It's really great getting to tap into your experience!

 

thanks!

[X Axis clicking sound and poor quality]

Thanks gr5! I will check that this week.

 

Yes am based in the U.S. Are there generic bearings that work or does Ultimaker sell spares? Sounds like it would be good to have some of those and spare belts on hand.

 

Thanks again! 

[X Axis clicking sound and poor quality]

Thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't, but now that I've checked...yes all are aligned.

[X Axis clicking sound and poor quality]

Good to know that sound is not too much of a concern. (Though it's becoming a slight obsession to figure it out lol)

 

Not certain it's related but it did seem like too much of a coincidence that the sound is only on the x axis and that is also where print quality suffers. Movements along the y axis are quiet.

 

 

[X Axis clicking sound and poor quality]

Printed a single layer (0.3mm) of clear polyfabb PVB. The material goes down beautifully on the y axis but the x axis not so much. It seems like the head movement is not as smooth which causing slight over extrusion.

 

I also noticed a clicking sound when the head moves along the x axis. Machine and belts are relatively new. I checked the bearings and rods too.

 

Here is a video of the sound:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/18AaQFgVthKA7t349

 

Thanks in advance for any tips!