Lubricating the screws and runners

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Songweaver1
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Lubricating the screws and runners

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I noticed a little squeaking today when I fired up my Next Wave Piranha. I hadn't considered oiling the machine but that sure makes sense after as many hours as I have been running this puppy. Any tips on how and what to use to get the job done right?
BTW... I want to thank everyone that has contributed to my education about CNC. I have learne d a great deal in this past year and I don't want that to go unnoticed. Thank you guys for your invaluable information and patience with this novice. Blessings.

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Re: LUBRICATING THE SCREWS AND RUNNERS

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Have you checked the owner's manual for the machine? I would expect any maintenance that should be carried out to be listed in there or maybe the shark forum where everyone will be using the same Brand machine :lol: :lol:

My machines are all really old & there are no manuals so I just made up my own maintenance schedule but that doesn't mean I am doing things correctly :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: LUBRICATING THE SCREWS AND RUNNERS

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Instructions on the manufacturers site - https://nextwaveautomation.zendesk.com/ ... and-before

Don't know if that's the exact model you have but the principles would be the same I would think.

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Re: LUBRICATING THE SCREWS AND RUNNERS

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One good thing to remember

One ounce of prevention is worth one pound of cure

PM - stands for Preventative Maintenance.

The like Adrain posted is great.

Do more than that.
At least once per year - SUPER clean the entire machine, check and replace belts, gears, etc. Check all electrical connections. Check screws nuts bolts. Check, resurface sacrificial table. Check and renew anything I did not mention.
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