Lubrication; Rails; Workbed Elevation Bolts - Omtech SH-G1060 User Manual

5 Maintenance

5.5 Lubrication

5.5.1

Rails

Lubrication Frequency: Every two weeks
Tools Needed:
• Cotton cloth
• White lithium grease
1. Disconnect the engraver from power.
2. Gently move the laser head out of the way.
3. Wipe away all dust and debris along the X and Y axis rails with a dry cotton cloth until they are
shiny and clean. Do the same to the Z axis screws.
4. Lubricate both the rails and screws with white lithium grease.
5. Gently move the laser head and X axis to coat the lubricant evenly along both rails.
6. Raise and lower the workbed to distribute the lubricant evenly along the screws.

5.5.2 Workbed Elevation Bolts

Lubrication Frequency: Every two weeks
Tools Needed:
• Cotton cloth
• White lithium grease
KEEP YOUR HAND CLEAR OF THE MOVING WORKBED WHILE APPLYING
GREASE.
1. Disconnect the engraver from power.
2. Open the bottom access door in the front and back to access the ball screws.
3. Clean any contaminated grease off the ball screws using a piece of cloth.
4. Apply some new lithium grease at the middle of the ball screws.
5. Move the workbed along its full stroke of motion along the ball screws to distribute the lubricant
evenly along the ball screws.
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