Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Series 1 Bridegport CNC manuals?

On my Series 1, the only time I see oil on the Z is if it is shut down for a
few days after which I'll find a small puddle of oil on the table.
Brad

----- Original Message -----
From: "Les Newell" <lesnewell@...>
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Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Series 1 Bridegport CNC manuals?


> Hi John,
>
> Ihave been running my mill and all the ways appear to be getting a good
supply of oil :-)
> I am a bit concerned about the quill bearings though. There does not
appear to be any oil/grease being thrown out of the bearings so they could
be short of lubricant. Should I expect to see a small amount of lubricant
being thrown out or am I just paranoid?
>
> Thanks,
> Les
>
> >These are little threaded brass fittings right at the oil port in the
> >cast iron.
> >So, follow the lines from the oil manifold to the ends. They should have
> >a model code, a number from 0-3 usually, and an arrow to show flow
> >direction. You should be able to remove them from the iron and reattach
> >them to the tube and run the oil pump. Then you can see how much they
> >deliver. The numbers are related to oil flow. Each number larger is
> >twice the oil flow. Check www.bijur.com for more info.
> >
> >The orifices in the saddle are impossible to reach without removing the
> >table. Ugh!
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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