Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] PLEASE HELP in cleanup of bridgeport

YES! Graphite is an excellent lube. In fact that's what is recommended (at
gunsmithing school) for lubing actions.
Graphite doesn't attract adust and crud the way liguid or paste lubes do.

Smoke

>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.
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>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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