Lithium grease or better?

[imsmooth]

I have specially made grease with PTFE for a high-speed compressor that I use. It is stable from -20F to 500F. I would think that this is suitable for the M2 steel Z rod. Does anyone have any thoughts?

[Capt. John]

Stickier it is, the more it will pick up strands (extruded filament). 3 in 1 is recommended by MG.
Over time, you will see the threaded rod grab strings. Do a quick visual every now, then
clean as necessary,

How did your first print go?

[imsmooth]

Print went perfectly after I adjusted the gap between the extruder and bed. Thanks for your help earlier. I actually printed the ABS without any hairspray or tape. It did not warp and stuck on until the end. I used 245/110 for my temperature settings throughout the print.

The lithium grease is for the threaded rod (1). The 3-1 I believe is for the straight poles (2).

[Capt. John]

Bed temp at 110 abs prints with be very soft, let them cool fully before pulling off the glass bed.
Most of the time during cooling abs prints launch/pop off the glass with hair spray.
Patience with the abs cooling process.

[Dale Reed]

The lithium grease is for the threaded rod (1). The 3-1 I believe is for the straight poles (2).

IIRC, the lithium grease is the for X and Y linear bearings. (Great if you can get a needle and inject it into the slides instead of just laying it on the edges of the rail.) 3-in-1 for the vertical slide rods AND the acme lead screw on the Z side. Again, IIRC....

Dale

[jsc]

According to http://makergear.wikidot.com/m2-lubrication, 3-in-1 for Z rods (smooth slide rods), black nylon idlers (not relevant to newer models, I believe), and white lithium grease for the Z lead screw and linear rails.

[Dale Reed]

Thanks, Jin. I stand corrected.