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on the collet and collet bore.
Any chips in the collet system will cause the end mill to run out of true. This will cause
the end mill to break more frequently because the flutes are not equally sharing the
load.
If an end mill breaks inside the collet, gently run a 1/8” fine round file inside to remove
burrs. Plan to replace the collet every 6 months or so.
LINEAR BEARING ADJUSTMENT:
The linear bearings in the x,y, and z axis must
have zero backlash, but over-tightening will flat spot the bearings, ruining them.
Warranty does not cover flat spotted or rusted bearings. The bearings must be
adjusted individually with the shaft that they will be running on.
Instructions for x, y and z axis are similar. Remove the z assembly to adjust the y axis
bearings. Remove the y axis assembly to adjust the x axis bearings. Adjust each
bearing carriage separately.
Never remove or install a preloaded linear bearing on a bearing rail!
To remove a bearing from a rail,
loosen the adjustable end
bearing mount screw and the
adjustment screws. The
bearing can now be slid off of
the end of the rail.
Clean, inspect and lubricate the
bearings. Work some white
lithium grease between the balls
and roll them around so the
grease gets into the
recirculating area.
The adjustable end bearing
should be removed and a thin
film of grease applied between
