4 Maintaining the ProMill 8000
4.2 Maintaining Individual Milling Machine Components
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Follow the guidelines below to ensure proper lubrication of the milling machine bed.
Guidelines: Lubricating the Milling Machine Bed
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Operate the one-shot lubricating
system before each use.
To operate, pull on the handle of
the one-shot lubricating system
and release.
Keep the reservoir filled with 15
weight way oil.
Maintain a film of lubricant on the
surface of the milling machine bed
to minimize friction and wear.
Ensure that all non-painted
surfaces on the milling machine
are coated with oil to prevent rust.
4.2.2.
Maintaining the Milling Machine Bed Linear Bearings
Play in the table could indicate that the milling machine bed bearings require adjustment. The bearings
are factory-adjusted and should be checked at least every three months.
Contact your Intelitek customer service group for maintenance or service instructions.
4.2.3.
Maintaining the Ball Screw
The ProMill 8000 Milling Center uses pre-loaded ball screws on both axes. The screws are lubricated at
the factory with a special long-life, waterproof ball screw lubricant. Additionally, the ball screw is
lubricated via the one-shot lubrication system.
One-shot lubrication should be performed before each use of the machine. See
Milling Machine Bed, pg. 36, for instructions.