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z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 3:18 pm
by ash2k14
Hi, I ran into problem although I alternatively solved them. My printer is running fine but the z-axis threaded rod were bent from the start causing my extruder to wobble back and forth. Not to mention that the coupler also didn't fit the threaded rod supplied.
Threaded rod measured at around 7.7mm while coupler hole measured at 8mm, there is no way of fixing the threaded rod into the coupler. Although I printed a printable coupler to make the z threaded rod spinning with the motor, but this is not appropriate to supply an inadequate and such a lack of quality control to consumers
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 2:13 pm
by zhangxueyou
There are 2 screws for firming the threaded rod to coupling.
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 2:17 pm
by ash2k14
it is useless, even tightening it also the threaded rod are loose inside and can be slid out. Furthermore the threaded rod were bent as well
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 2:29 pm
by zhangxueyou
Maybe it was bent during transport. You should tell the customer service.
But I still can't imagine how the rod can not fit the coupling.
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 3:43 pm
by ash2k14
Like I said, the threaded rod were measured at 7.7mm diameter while the coupler slot is 7.9-8.0mm diameter. Even tightening the bolt never gripped the threaded rod. I will post a picture tomorrow about the measurement differences of the threaded rod and the coupler slot
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 8:44 am
by ash2k14
I am sure you are not assured when I started this thread, here is the picture of the measurement as promised.
NOTE that the coupler has been tightened when measuring it
[Imgur](
http://i.imgur.com/Y9JMDrK.jpg)
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 10:08 am
by zhangxueyou
My rod diameter is about 7.8mm, and coupling is 8 mm. They fit each other if I tighten the screws.
There are 4 screws in coupling, 2 for narrow the hole, the central 2 for tighen rod and motor shaft. The srew should face to the level side of shaft.
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 1:26 pm
by ash2k14
Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 1:52 pm
by zhangxueyou
Look, there are still 2 screws in coupling:
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Re: z-axis coupler and threaded rod
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 2:06 pm
by ash2k14
zhangxueyou wrote:Look, there are still 2 screws in coupling:
coupling.png
Here is the thing that i rotate to let you see if there is any extra 2 screws to clamp down the rods or not