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06-13-2017, 12:35 PM #1
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CTC Makerbot Clone Extruder seems to be making a rhythmic clicking noise
Had the printer for about a month with fairly regular use. I'm guessing its the gear that pushes the plastic through to the hot end that's making the noise, but I'm not sure if it was a setting I changed or what. Any help would be appreciated.
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06-13-2017, 01:14 PM #2
It's the extruder slipping.
Basically you're either trying to print too fast or too cool.
It can't push the filament through the extruder fast enough and it clicks.
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06-13-2017, 04:32 PM #3
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I would imagine the gear is clogged up with filament dust and that the nozzle needs a clear out, along with possibly a new PTFE liner.
I would also change the extruder drive to a sprung type, as they don't get clogged as easily.
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