Welcome! Log In Create A New Profile

Advanced

Springs

Posted by rthuey 
Springs
December 15, 2012 01:12AM
where are others sourcing the springs for this build?

6.5mm ID x 20mm
4mm ID x 20mm
Re: Springs
January 19, 2013 01:36PM
I haven't ordered, but Century Spring Corp. is the only place in North America that I've come up with so far. Sucks having to convert everything to inches, but after searching their online catalog it looks like they carry springs that would work. Of course it would help to know what diameter wire or what the compression rate of the supplied springs would be. Also, I don't know if CenturySpring.com has a minimum order quantity or dollar amount to meet.
Re: Springs
January 20, 2013 07:56PM
I know everyone wants exactly what I have used so far. But I have used different rate and size springs without issue. Also I have found you can replace the springs on the extruder with a piece of the silicone tubing used on the Z coupler. Just cut a piece slightly shorter than the exposed bolts. Then put a washer on both ends of the tube and secure with a nut.


FFF Settings Calculator Gcode post processors Geometric Object Deposition Tool Blog
Tantillus.org Mini Printable Lathe How NOT to install a Pololu driver
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.

Click here to login