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CNC's special protection needs for lubrication?

Posted by Abby Katt
on 2004-09-28 02:31:21 UTC
Guys,

Not to dwell off topic here, but I think this is really relevant.
Lubrication for CNC. I'm wondering if there are any special
requirements for lubing my 3/1 mill/drill for CNC. Since I only have
regular acme screws at the moment, and the motors are going to drive
it much, much, harder than any human operator ever would, what type
of lubrication is the best for ensuring that the mill works fast,
smooth, and the least damage is caused to it by the harsh mechanical
moves that the CNC system will put onto it.

Molybenum disulphide dry-film?
Molly grease?
Or just regular oil?

I'm really scared that I'll find the hard CNC'ing rapid moves and
sudden reverses will turn the regular oil into grinding paste. :/

Thanks!
~Abby

Discussion Thread

Abby Katt 2004-09-28 02:31:21 UTC CNC's special protection needs for lubrication? metlmunchr 2004-09-28 12:13:17 UTC Re: CNC's special protection needs for lubrication?