Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] PLEASE HELP in cleanup of bridgeport

Stan, graphite is a lubricant in itself I believe. I'd wipe down
as much as possible, re-grease with your choice, then check accuracy
and repeatability, as well as the smoothness of motion.

Mike

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>Next step is a real good cleaning. The one hand crank on the Y axis
>(left-right?) doesn't feel very smooth and I am thinking of the
>graphite in and on the ball screws. Yes, its all over, and up under
>the table on the screws. What is the best way to clean these ball
>screws. Now I am going to guess - DONT TAKE IT APART! If my guess is
>true then does one just flush it out, wipeing down the exposed shaft
>and moving the nut from one side to the other, repeating this till
>its all cleaned out?
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>Thanks, Stan Krumme. KO6YB
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