Lubricate the bearings and linear rails · (A)
Where used
Mach 500 · Mach 300
Recommended maintenance interval
Every 120 hours of operation
Good to know!
Z-axis rails do not require lubrication.
Tools
• Hex key
• MG70 grease gun (supplied with machine)
• Phillips screwdriver
Supplies
• AFF Grease cartridge · A-31748-1
• Clean, lint-free cloth
• Sheet of plywood
Grease points
View: User faces the front of the machine.
X-axis bearings ……………… Bridge, rear side, center
X-axis ball nut ……………… Motor drives enclosure, rear side
V-axis bearings ……………… Left riser, rear side
V-axis ball nut ……………… Left base rail
Y-axis bearings ……………… Right riser, rear side
Y-axis ball nut ……………… Right base rail
Z-axis ball nut ……………… Z-axis enclosure
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Retrieved from Flow KB on April 15, 2021 PST
Bellows, bearings, and linear rails maintenance