Cleaning and lubricating the axes you will ensure a good movement between mechanical elements
It is recommended to clean and grease the axes of the Sigma with the lubrication kit periodically, to ensure a smooth and precise performance of its mechanical components. You can find the Lubrication Kit in our store.
Make sure to check our BCN3D Sigma maintenance plan
Bellow you will find a detailed step by step guide on how to lubricate and clean the axes of your printer.
From the LCD screen, go to Utilities /Maintenance/Move printing surface. Lower the platform to the lowest position to work more comfortably. Then turn off the machine
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With absorbent paper or a cloth, remove any trace of dirt or dust at the two Z shaft bars. Next, clean the shaft bars with the solvent pencil, making sure that it does not drip. Clean the shaft bars again using paper or a cloth.
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Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the Z shaft bars, making sure that it does not drip. Once that's done, clean grease and dust from the Z-axis motor spindle with paper or a cloth. Turn the spindle manually to access its rear.
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Apply the grease along the spindle of the Z-axis motor.
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Turn on the Sigma and from the LCD screen, go to Utilities /Maintenance/Move printing surface. Raise and lower the platform twice to evenly distribute the oil and grease. Finally, remove the remnant grease.
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Once the process for the Z axis is finished, let’s clean and lubricate X and Y linear guides. First of all, turn off the Sigma. During this process it’s recommended to manually move the axes in order to reach all the guide.
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From the center towards the ends of the linear guides of the X and Y axes, remove dirt with an absorbent paper or a cloth.
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Clean the guides with the solvent pencil, making sure that it does not drip with special emphasis on the superior and inferior faces.
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Clean again the X and Y guides with an absorbent paper or a cloth.
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Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the linear guides of the X and Y axes, with special emphasis on their superior and inferior faces. Make sure there is no excess oil dripping.
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