Re: Damage to linear motion rails / Bearing wear
Originally Posted by
benkrall
Thanks,
OK - so it's relatively normal? I am having trouble understanding what's the threshold of when this is a problem.
I can't measure much of a difference in thickness with calipers on the rails. The bearing clicking is more worrying.
My instinct is to work on it now but would some people keep running it like this no problem?
BK
Ben,
Normally I see that happen when the bearings are over tightened against the rail or they are cracked. Did you check for hairline cracks along the bearing face? I would swap the bearings out for new ones when you get a chance. Also, are you keeping the bearings clean of debris?
I can send you some new bearings.
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