Re: cleaning a ballscrew

I was referring to the grime thats inside of the ballnuts , as they
seem to be sticking(usually you can hear the ballbearings rolling
when you turn a ballnut)
Im sorry if I wasnt clear about that.
I just wanted to know if I could soak them in something to loosen it
all up inside of the nuts so I could remove it in a manner you guys
discribed, in order to avoid taking them apart.
Because I made that mistake once and never got it back together
right =)Lost a few ballbearings..couldnt find the little buggers!

Thanks for all your help.


Regards ,
Jim

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Brian" <ka1bbg@w...> wrote:
> Hi, i used a can of 2cycle motor oil to melt the grime away. A
good stiff
> brush like one made to do dishes with will help. cul brian f.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jagco1998" <jagco1998@y...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 9:53 PM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cleaning a ballscrew
>
>
> > Just acquired a few ballscrews from a friend , and they are in
> > desparate need of a good cleaning.
> > Whats the best way to clean them?
> > Is it possible to soak them in oil or WD40 to loosen up the grime
> > inside of them, because i would rather not take them
apart.....I'll
> > probably never get them back together if I do.
> > Also, what should I use to grease them up once cleaned and ready
for
> > use?
> > I have those rubber boots that go over top of them to keep out
dirt
> > and such from getting in the ballgrooves.
> > Regards,
> > Jim
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