Slick surface for cable guides

[Vinyldog]

so I'm thinking of trying anti or non friction tape on the cable path of my SP540V to try and make the carriage cable travel more smoothly in the channel. I think it's also called PTFE tape. Just wondered if anyone else had tried this. I just recently replaced them but the cable and guides are making a very wavy shape as it travels.

 

[rjssigns]

If the cables are wavy you need to check your installation. I fought with mine to get just the right radius and eliminate waves. If I ever do it again I'm going to lay the cables flat under my cutting mat for a couple days.

 

[Vinyldog]

If I remember correctly the guides have to be staggered where they rivet to the chassis but there is only one way they can install to the carriage?
I have experimented with different amounts of slack in the cable itself but right now it looks just like the illustration in the service Manuel.

 

[Vinyldog]

Okay so I'm replying to my own comment here but I ordered new guides and tape called UHMW. Results to follow.