Periodic Maintenance
Perform these maintenance tasks as per the schedule below
Mechanical Maintenance Maintenance Task
How Often
Axes Backlash
Check and compensate if necessary
6 months
Ball Screw Guards
Check condition
6 months or replace as necessary
Drive Belt
Check condition
Check tension
6 months or replace as necessary
Machine Base/Table
Check for level & mounting bolts loosening 6 months
Electrical Maintenance Maintenance Task
How Often
Electrical Cabinets
Check for cleanliness
Check & secure any loose connections
3 months
Electrical Elements
Check for proper working of push button switches 3 months
Proximity Switches
Check for proper operations
3 months
Motors
Check for condition & testing
1 month
Lubrication System & Machine Lubrication
This section covers the lubrication of your machine. There are two primary areas that require
lubrication: areas lubricated by the automatic lube system and the greased-for-life or “sealed” bearings.
Please remember proper lubrication is very important, it greatly affects the performance and longevity
of your machine. If the machine is operated without supplying the lubricating oil, it will cause seizure of
the sliding surfaces. Before operating, visually inspect the oil on the actual machine surfaces. Use only
recommended lubrication oils which are clean and free from contaminants/debris. Periodically clean
the tank and strainers, if provided, inspect the equipments functioning or lube supply pipes for damage
to ensure optimum machine performance.
Lubricating Points
Lubricating System & Recommended Oil Grade Quantity
Headstock Bearings
Grease
Kluber Isoflex BU-15
Life Grease
Ballscrews & Guide Ways
Automatic lube system
Mobil-1-Vactra #2
1 Liter
Ball Screw Bearings
Grease
Kluber Isoflex NBU-15
Life Grease
Ball Screws and Guide Ways
The ball screws, linear guide ways and dovetail slides are lubricated by the automatic lubrication system.
Follow the lubrication schedule in the table above. Lube pumps are set at the factory, please call for
instructions on changing timing. The amount of oil required will depend on your shop environment. A
thin layer of lubrication should be present on the slides at all times.
Headstock & Spindle Bearings
The bearings are of a precision class of accuracy. The spindle bearings are lubricated for life with high
grade grease, such as Kluber Isoflex NBU-15. This grease maintains its lubrication properties at both low
and high temperatures (-70°F to 120°F). There is no lubrication required for these bearings. If the
spindle starts making abnormal noises or gets very warm above (120°F) check for damage of the spindle
bearings after stopping the machine completely. The spindle should be warmed up for approximately
15-20 minutes when the machine has been stopped for a long period (i.e. 5 or more days).
