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X-Axis Ball Screw & Guide Rails
Lube Type .............. T27914 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Lube Amount ..................................... As Needed
Lubrication Frequency ..............................Weekly
To clean and lubricate X-axis ball screw and
guide rails:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Access X-axis ball screw and guide rails by
removing (2) flat head cap screws and flat
washers on each outer end of gantry dust
covers (see Figure 40).
Gantry Dust
Covers
x 2
Figure 40. Gantry dust covers location.
-40-
3.
Pull back gantry dust covers and clean X-axis
ball screw with a brush and mineral spirits
to remove grime and old lubrication (see
Figure 41).
4.
Clean X-axis guide rails with a clean rag
dipped in mineral spirits to remove grime and
old lubrication (see Figure 41).
x 2
Figure 41. Example of X-axis ball screw and
5.
Use clean brush to wipe entire length of ball
screw threads with Grizzly T27914 or ISO 68
equivalent.
6.
Use clean shop rag to wipe entire length of
guide rails with Grizzly T27914 or ISO 68
equivalent.
7.
Close gantry dust covers and secure with
(4) flat head cap screws and flat washers
removed in Step 2.
8.
Turn machine ON and move spindle several
times over full range of X-axis travel to spread
lubricant and ensure smooth movement.
X-Axis Ball Screw
Guide Rails
guide rail components.
Model G0931 (Mfd. Since 02/21)
X-Axis
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