Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Linear Scales

At 06:36 PM 6/11/01 +0100, you wrote:

>The scale is tucked up under the bed (where a rack would normally be on a
>manual machine) with the read head sitting below it. The end caps are sealed
>from the last time I had the thing apart - Just can't see how the oils could
>get past the sealing lips and up onto the glass scale.
>
>The compressed air feed might help - I would need to make a nipple up to hook
>up to the compressor.
>

Hello Group,

Pressurising Scales is fairly common. But be advised, it doesn't take
much, something in the order of 5-8psi should do if
the scale is equipped with lips !
Regarding cleaning, sometimes in an absolute pinch, you can get away with
spraying a GOOD quality Electronics grade cleaner
onto the scale without removing it to get you going. But, make sure the
cleaner is compatible.

Regards, Wally