This article will explore several effective ways to reduce the vibration and noise of Core XY printers and improve the experience.

First, the printer is placed smoothly

When the Core XY printer is working, the print head needs to move at high speed, which creates large vibration. Therefore, the desktop or platform on which the printer is placed must be stable and furniture that is easy to shake should be avoided. You can choose a strong and durable metal or wood table top, and ensure that the table feet are stable, using anchor bolts if necessary. For example, one 3D printing studio placed the Core XY printer on a custom metal workbench, effectively reducing vibration, and installed shock absorbers at all four corners of the workbench, further reducing the impact of vibration on print quality. In addition, regularly check and tighten the screws and connectors of the printer to ensure that all parts are not loose and reduce additional vibration caused by loosening.

Use shock absorbing materials

It is an effective method to reduce the vibration transmission by putting shock absorbing material on the bottom pad of the printer. Common shock absorbing materials include rubber pads, silicone pads and foam pads. These materials can absorb the vibration generated by the printer while it is working, reduce noise and improve printing accuracy. In addition, shock-absorbing pads can also be installed between the printer's frame and key components to further reduce the spread of vibration. A technology company solved the vibration problem of its Core XY printer by installing custom silicone shock pads at the connection between the printer base and frame, significantly reducing vibration and noise levels.

Third, optimize the printing speed and mode

High-speed printing can improve efficiency, but it also increases vibration and noise. Therefore, in non-necessary cases, an appropriate reduction in the printing speed can effectively reduce vibration. In addition, setting the printer to two-way printing mode not only increases the printing speed, but also reduces the number of times the print head moves back and forth, thus reducing vibration. Choose the right printing mode and speed to ensure efficiency while taking into account the silent effect. For example, a manufacturing plant set a two-way printing mode on its Core XY printer and reduced the print speed from the original 120mm/s to 80mm/s, effectively reducing vibration while maintaining high production efficiency.

Fourth, sound insulation treatment

For noise problems, the printer can be wrapped with soundproof materials. Select materials such as sponge, foam or sound insulation cotton with good sound absorption effect, and wrap the shell of the printer, especially the noisy parts. Pay attention to ensure that the normal heat dissipation and operation of the printer are not affected when wrapping. In addition, the use of a sound enclosure or soundproof box to close the entire printer is also an effective sound insulation method, especially for industrial printers with large noise. A university's 3D printing lab wrapped the Core XY printer with soundproof cotton and customized a soundproof box, effectively reducing the noise level in the lab, so that students can study and research in a quiet environment.

Maintenance and maintenance

Regular maintenance and maintenance of the printer is also an important measure to reduce vibration and noise. Keep all parts of the printer clean and lubricated to ensure smooth moving parts, which can effectively reduce noise caused by friction and wear. In addition, timely replacement of aging or damaged parts to ensure the normal operation of the printer is also an effective means to reduce vibration and noise. One creative studio regularly maintains its Core XY printer, cleaning and lubing it after each print to ensure it's in top working condition.

 Use silent mode

Modern printers are often equipped with a silent mode feature, which can reduce the working noise of the printer for a specific period of time. Although using silent mode may slow down the printing speed, choosing silent mode can effectively reduce noise interference at night or other times when a quiet environment is required. Mute mode can be easily enabled and configured through the printer driver Settings window. When a home user uses a Core XY printer, the printer is set to silent mode at night, thereby avoiding the impact of noise on home life.

Through the above methods, we can effectively reduce the vibration and noise problems of Core XY printers, improve the print quality and use experience. According to the actual use environment and needs, choose the appropriate measures for comprehensive application, will achieve better results.