Questions tagged [life-expectancy]
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How long is an extruder's/nozzle's life?
I've been using a printer for several years now and I've never replaced any of my extruder hardware (nozzles, steppers, gears etc.). I was wondering how long you should expect your extruder hardware to last? Is it indefinite, or are there normal…
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What is the life expectancy of the Kossel?
I'm considering buying this package, the Kossel, as my first 3D printer.
It's not the cheapest model, but apparently a high resolution and stable, which is what I'm after.
The question is, what is the life expectancy of this printer, given the…
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What are the risks of leaving to print overnight?
I'm new to 3D printing and I was wondering about the risks of leaving my printer to print overnight? I'm aware that if something goes wrong I'll wake up to spaghetti for breakfast but what are the other things like having the nozzle and bed heated…
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Is there a lubricant that can be used for linear bearings, bronze sinter bushings and threaded rods alike?
My printer will feature LM8UU bearings/threaded rods for the z-axis and bronze sinter bushings on the x- and y-Axis.
As also, but not only, written here http://reprap.org/wiki/Lubrication, I know that one should:
- use machine oil for sinter…
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