CNC Machine Tool Repair
P.O. Box 172 Bellvale, NY 10912
Phone: 845-521-6052 Fax 845-986-6185
Serving New York and New Jersey
On this page i will try to explain problematic and neglected areas in machine tool maintenance check back soon for pictures and information.
- One of the most commonly overlooked areas in machine tool
maintenance is the way lube system.
- Machine tools like to be lubricated. Usually this is performed by grease or way lube oil.
- if the machine is greased, then there will normally be zirc fittings and the customer is aware of the lubrication points.
- When a machine tool has a way lube system, the customer usually takes lubrication for granted. unfortunately this can lead to costly parts and repairs.
- some of the parts that may get lubricated are
- Spindles
- Ballscrews
- Linear guides
- These are all expensive repairs and can be prevented or prolonged with proper lubrication.
- Normally in the way lube system there are filters. one input or suction filter and the other an output or pressure filter. these filters are often neglected.
- When way lube filters are neglected the filter material breaks down and gets into your way lube, which in turn clogs the flow meter or restrictors that meter the oil to the specified locations. this gives the machine a false sense of pressure. so even though the machine is not giving you an alarm for lo lube, the lubrication may not be getting to the desired location.
- there are a lot of different lubrication systems on the market. Reytech Machine recommends getting to know your system and how it works.
- Verifying proper oil flow is a part of Reytech Machine's CNC maintenance program call today to find out more.
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