Lead Screw Cleaner For 8x2 z-Axis Screws by MadMax3D

MadMax3D

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

Lead Screw Cleaner

Designer

1.4 h

3 plates

4.9(160)

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

52 min

1 plate

4.8(56)

0.1mm layer, adaptive infill

1.1 h

1 plate

4.5(10)

Strong BS Lead Screw cleaner. All in a plate and one by plate

2.5 h

4 plates

5.0(6)

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Description

Check out my new and improved version that also works with the A1 printer

Check out my lead screw cleaner for the A1 Mini

I was looking for a simple, hands-free way to clean the black soot off the lead screws on my X1C, MK3S and Prusa Mini. To use this cleaner, simply stuff some tissue, paper towel or sponge material in the cavity, douse it in IPA and clip it to the lead screw. Move the z-axis up and down. Be careful not to crush the cleaner between the top or bottom.

I've included the Fusion file which has a “snugness” parameter called SNUG. This parameter adjusts the tightness of the fit and is set to .2mm in the .stl. It adjusts the distance between the inner faces of the clip portion. If the clip is too tight, reduce the snugness parameter to .1 or to 0.

Video Bambu Front Screw

Video Bambu Rear Screw

Video MK3S Dual Cleaning

I printed it in PLA, .2mm layer height, no supports and no brim.

Update 1 Per request for those without Fusion 360, I've added three new .stls with preconfigured snugness settings. Snugness refers to the distance between the inner faces so that it clips snugly onto the screw 8mm. Snug 0 = 8mm, Snug .2 = 7.8mm and Snug .4 = 7.6mm.

Update 2 I have provided a configurator in OnShape to be able to create a model with your custom snugness setting between 7.4 and 8 mm. OnShape is a CAD program, much like Fusion 360, but you don't need to have a copy, or even an OnShape account. The design will open in a browser window where you can enter the desired value and generate your own model with custom snugness dimension. See “OnShape Lead Screw Customization.pdf” in the documentation section.

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Other Files (1)

OnShape Lead Screw Customization.pdf

Comment & Rating (509)

@oliverfkt

Print Profile

0.25mm - 2 walls

Even the fast profile print works amazingly, it holds well and job well done.

The designer has replied

@AneoPsy

Thanks for reviewing, I appreciate the feedback.

@Zela06

Print Profile

0.25mm - 2 walls

sehr schöner Druck geworden und funktioniert auch!

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The designer has replied

@AneoPsy

Thanks for reviewing, I appreciate the feedback. What was wrong with your print?

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@ProtoFusion

Print Profile

Lead Screw Cleaner

great tool. thanks for this!

The designer has replied

@MadMax3D

Thank you for the positive review!

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@ProtoFusion

Replying to @MadMax3D :

I printed and have been using for awhile now. forgot to review. thanks again!

@serranojosea1

Print Profile

0.25mm - 2 walls

Nice clean model, printed well on P1S with Hatchbox PETG

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The designer has replied

@AneoPsy

Thanks for reviewing, I appreciate the feedback

@AmaanV

Print Profile

Lead Screw Cleaner

Printed well with the supplied profile. Slight visible colour change at the layer where the shape changes

(Edited)

The designer has replied

@MadMax3D

Looks great!

@MadMax3D

Thanks. I updated the post with a customizer where you can set that opening to whatever "snugness" value you want.

@OlrikLenstra

Print Profile

Lead Screw Cleaner

Good fit! definitely going to be easier to clean the screws now.

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The designer has replied

@MadMax3D

Looks like it printed well.

@OlrikLenstra

Replying to @MadMax3D :

I do like my Bambulab X1-Carbon 🥰 Especially since Bambulab has that calibration feature 💪

@Rockman

Print Profile

FAST PRINT 34 Minutes - 0.2mm, 6 walls , strength

Great model but would be better with supports.

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@MadMax3D

Thanks. I tried to design it so it wouldn't need support, but some small tree supports might help.

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@SOMEStudio

Print Profile

Lead Screw Cleaner

Came out smooth and works great. I printed the snug .0 one. Minor thing, the skirt was unnecessary.

The designer has replied

@MadMax3D

Thank you. Looks great. Love that green.

@Jurdis

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Thank you! Cleaning is now much easier 😊

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@CustomCreations

Print Profile

Lead Screw Cleaner

ok.

The designer has replied

@MadMax3D

Thank you!

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