X Axis Drylin Bearing Blocks - Maker Select V2

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<p>It was time: The screeching of the worn out X axis LM8LUU bearings had to go!</p> <p>So I designed bearing blocks for the upper and lower X axis that use 2 LM8UU Igus Drylin bearings end-to-end in the sleeve, retained by internal e-clips at the ends.</p> <p>In this manner I've essentially emulated an Igus Drylin LM8LUU, which I don't believe Igus produces yet. I've been wrong before.</p> <p>(Note: My cooling fan has been removed for photo purposes.)</p> <p>I use a Thorpe duct and adapter, so the lower bearing block is shaped to fit and allow for that.</p> <p>You can use 2 Uppers if you don't have that specific lower need.</p> <p>The Drylin bearings press-fit in snugly (not tight) from either end and the e-clips keep 'em in place.</p> <p>The e-clips were taken from the aluminum bearing blocks that were part of an Anet A8 kit, and they measure 15.75mm wide x 1mm thick.</p> <p>The worn out bearing noise is gone, it is smooth, silent and accurate once again.</p> <p>STL, SLDPRT, and STEP files included.</p> <p>If you would be so kind, please post your Makes.</p> <p>Thank You!</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Monoprice</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>Maker Select</p></div> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>Fine</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>50% or more</p></div> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> HatchBox PLA <br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>These are done in PLA.<br/> They've only been on the printer for maybe 5 days now, with 20 or so prints out of it, so hard to gauge how durable PLA will be. <p>May have to go to a more durable material in the future, i.e., PLA+ or PETG.</p> <p>I printed these on their ends (the hollow center pointing up) and no support.</p> <p>You can Brim it if you wish, depends on how well you get bed adhesion.</p> <h3>Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Upper Block vs Lower Block</strong></p> <p>The Upper block can be used in both orientations.</p> <p>The Lower is specifically for use with a Thorpe duct and adapter, and has an embedded arrow that should be pointing up when used in this manner.</p> </p></div></p></p></p> Category: 3D Printer Parts