gregs extruder springs?

Enlightx

gregs extruder springs?
October 02, 2012 05:34PM

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can some one suggest some springs for the gregs hinged extruder style extruders and also M3 screw length?

im finding the springs i have to be a problem havint to go very very tight to get constant correct extrusion without slipping

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jamesdanielv

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 03, 2012 03:21AM

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home depot sells a spring kit [www.homedepot.com]

that contains several kinds of springs. i also has some that are 1/10inch diameter wrapped into a 1/2 inch diameter coil. very strong compression strength.

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NelsonRap

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 03, 2012 03:25AM

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M3 x 50mm is what they take

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jamesdanielv

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 03, 2012 08:21AM

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yes i know that but he wants beefy. and the package i recommended contains it all.
specifically the 'Prime-Line Miscellaneous Spring Assortment ' package

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/03/2012 08:26AM by jamesdanielv.

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Enlightx

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 03, 2012 12:34PM

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hummmmmm in the UK

we do have a similar kit thought in DIY stores with multiple springs in which is what i started out with in reprap over 6 months ago.

i got a feeling thought i had list the springs i needed.

might be worth £3 to get another set and have a look see

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jamesdanielv

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 03, 2012 05:03PM

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do you think you could post the uk kit for people in uk? thx smiling smiley

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Enlightx

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 03, 2012 05:21PM

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this is the common springs set iv seen around.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/spring-assortment-200pc/63863#

also seen them in Makro under the rolson brand.

ill probs get me a set the weekend lookin at the pic at screw fix the springs in the top right corner of the box will do

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Greg Frost

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 06, 2012 12:01AM

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I like rubber/silicone washers instead of springs.

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Enlightx

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 06, 2012 03:01AM

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i seem to have to go very tight on the springs or i loose steps.

i did try a rubber grommits once instead of springs but found i couldnt get enough presure on the idler.

any chance of a pic to show how you use them greg ?

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Greg Frost

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 06, 2012 04:17AM

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like in the pic on this thing: [www.thingiverse.com]

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Nudel

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 06, 2012 08:34AM

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Inspired by Greg I also use a couple of layers of silicone washers made from a heat mat (like this: [www.thingiverse.com] ) on my gregstruder. I've used it for almost a year now, and it works beautifully. The tension is very high, but they have more give and caters for uneven filament way better than when I used a spring.

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Enlightx

Re: gregs extruder springs?
October 06, 2012 03:01PM

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just as an update tried using the cable glands again and working a treat smiling smiley

problem was before i was using 60mm bolts so they were catching the stepper motor.

there from one of thse cable gland sets you can get form ebay for cheap if any one is interested.

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zephyrdaz

Re: gregs extruder springs?
November 12, 2012 03:48AM

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Have you got the details/url of the cable glands?

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