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Column Leadscrew
On an annual basis, or every six months under
heavy use, we recommend that you clean and
lubricate the column leadscrew and gears with
white lithium grease and ISO 68 or equivalent oil.
Items Needed:
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1
T26419 or Equiv. NLGI#2 Grease...... As Needed
Brush for Grease Application ............................ 1
SB1365 or ISO 68 Equivalent ............ As Needed
Mineral Spirits .................................... As Needed
Cleaning Brush .................................................. 1
Rags .................................................. As Needed
To lubricate column leadscrew and gears:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Remove (2) Phillips screws securing Z-axis
DRO sensor strip to column (see Figure 62),
then carefully remove sensor strip.
Figure 62. Removing screws securing Z-axis
sensor strip to column.
3.
Remove (4) cap screws securing cabinet to
column.
Model G0836 (Mfd. Since 09/17)
4.
Carefully pull cabinet away from column
and set it aside to expose leadscrew (see
Figure 63).
Note: The cabinet contains machine wiring
and electrical components. DO NOT strain
the wiring.
Qty
Figure 63. Column leadscrew exposed for
5.
Using mineral spirits, cleaning brush, and
Cabinet
rags, thoroughly clean leadscrew and gears.
6.
Brush column gears with NLGI#2 grease.
Apply thin coat of ISO 68 oil to leadscrew and
bearing block, as shown in Figure 64.
Z-Axis
DRO
Column
Sensor
Gears
Strip
NLGI#2
Grease
Bearing
Block
Leadscrew
Figure 64. Column leadscrew lubrication points.
7.
Use handwheel to raise and lower headstock
to distribute lubricants.
8.
Reverse Steps 2–4 to re-install DRO sensor
strip and cabinet.
Cabinet
Leadscrew
lubrication.
ISO
68 Oil
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