BONDTECH IDGA Retro-Fit Set Installation Guide

BONDTECH IDGA Retro-Fit Set

Product Information

IDGA Retro-fit Set for BMG Extruder

The IDGA Retro-fit Set is a product designed to enhance the performance and functionality of the BMG extruder. It includes new ball bearings, an IDGA shaft, and detailed installation instructions. The set is manufactured by Bondtech, a reputable company known for producing high-quality 3D printing accessories.

Product Usage Instruction

Installation of the IDGA on a BMG Extruder

1. Remove the BMG extruder from your printer and unpack the new IDGA kit.
2. Pull out the screws from the extruder body.
3. Pull apart the front body from the rear.
4. Pull out the existing shaft and primary gear.
5. Take out the old ball bearings from the rear and front body.
6. Place the new ball bearing into the rear part of the body.
7. Place the other ball bearing on top of the new IDGA shaft.
8. Insert the IDGA shaft into the front body.
9. Press firmly to secure the ball bearing into its socket.
10. Reassemble the extruder.
11. Reinstall the BMG extruder in your printer.

Maintenance Instructions
To keep your IDGA Retro-fit Set in optimal condition, perform the following maintenance operations every 6 months or sooner if you have a higher than 15h per week average usage

1. With a toothbrush and alcohol, clean the IDGA & secondary drive gear, needle bearings, and secondary shaft.
2. With a fine brush and lubricant, apply a moderate amount of lubricant to the spur gear teeth of the drive gears, ensuring that excess lubricant does not spill over and cause the housing to become greasy. Also, lubricate the needle bearings.
3. With compressed air, blow the housing plastic parts to remove dust and dirt particles.

Getting Help

If you have any questions or issues, you can access Bondtech’s customer support on their website or follow the provided link

• Bondtech
  

• Customer Support.

INSTRUCTIONS GUIDE

This guide is designed to be a reference manual for the installation of an IDGA Retro-fit Set on a BMG extruder. Follow the instructions below or, if you prefer to watch a YouTube video with the same instructions, use the provided link below or the YouTube icon to the right
https://youtu.be/3djZu1M0Lng

1. Remove the BMG extruder from your printer and unpack the new IDGA kit.
2. Pull out the screws from the extruder body.
3. Pull apart the front body from the rear.
4. Pull out the existing shaft and primary gear.
5. Take out the old ball bearings from the rear and front body.
6. Place the new ball bearing into the rear part of the body.
7. Place the other ball bearing on top of the new IDGA shaft.
8. Insert the IDGA shaft to the front body.
9. Press firmly to secure the ball bearing into its socket.
10. Reassemble the extruder.
11. Reinstall the BMG extruder in your printer.

IT’S DONE! TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT
Every 6 months, or sooner if you have a higher than 15h per week average usage, perform the following maintenance operations

1. With a tooth brush and alcohol
   • Clean the IDGA & secondary drive gear
   • Clean the needle bearings
   • Clean the secondary shaft
2. With a fine brush and lubricant
   • Apply a moderate amount of lubricant to the spur gear teeth of the drive gears, ensuring that excess lubricant does not spill over and cause the housing to become greasy
   • Lubricate the needle bearings
3. With compressed air
   • Blow the housing plastic parts to remove dust & dirt particles

HOW TO GET HELP
We are available to help you with any questions or issues you may have. Simply go to our website where you can access our customer support and send us your questions or follow the provided link
https://www.bondtech.se/contact/#tab_technical-support-requests

References

• Bondtech Dual Drive Extruders and Extrusion Upgrade Kits
• Contact Bondtech for support or to send us a message

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