3018 X axis play

[Lee Roberts]

Hi Ashley,

Did you make any progress with this, are the rails the correct size for the bearing units ?

[Ash]

Hi Ashley,

Did you make any progress with this, are the rails the correct size for the bearing units ?

The bearings and rails are the correct size, they were the ones that came with the machine, since this post I did get an upgrade for the X axis
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1094...-gantry-linear
Only to find the rails were too short, but I fixed it by getting some stainless steel spacers M5/5mm/12mm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324272674677
and some longer screws M5/30mm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383691428657

This has resulted in less flex in the axis and less play but there is still a bit there, I will carry on experimenting.