Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: M-Head Conversion Update

natchamp_87 wrote:

>Wow, thanks for the info Jon, you definately know your "stuff". Do
>you know what the best lube I should use? It looks like one of the
>previous owners installed "zert" fittings so everything gets
>lubricated but it looks like they also used grease. Is using grease
>ok?
>

Old machines, back to '65 or so, had standard Zerk grease fittings.
Many people use grease,
but it clogs up the passages, and then the machine doesn't get lubed all
the way through.
There's an oil hole in the center of the table, but I guess you won't
need that, as you have the ball
screws. I use ISO VG 68 way oil, available from all machine tool supply
outfits for the
sliding surfaces. I modified a cheap 8-Oz grease gun by removing the
plunger and spring and
sealing the barrel, and filling with oil. Just turn it handle-up to
lube the ways. I use SAE # 10
oil for the head, but there are special oils for this. You might use
grease on the ballscrews,
the manufacturer should have a recommendation on it.

>
>I will prabably use the MMI software from Aerotech. It will be the
>only thing I have to get directly from them. I just couldn't pass up
>the deal on all the other Aerotech stuff. It was quite a deal.
>
>

Yes, looks very nice!

Jon