Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Grease and Dust on linear rails

the solution is easy, but alas not inexpensive, series 400 or 500 rails
from techno-isel.


erie

holaedward wrote:

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>Hello All,
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>I built a router table that I use for cutting material for furniture
>building (approximately 2 foot by 4 foot cutting area).
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>I am using some 20mm NSK linear rails for two of the axes. I was
>wondering about lubrication for the rails, i.e. what kind of grease
>to use, and how often is it appropriate to lube?
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>Additionally, I am cutting alot of MDF which produces a lot of very
>fine dust. I have a vacuum collection system that collects much of
>the dust, but some gets on the rails and ballscrews. I was
>wondering if someone could comment on how harmful this would be to
>the blocks and rails and if I should try and eliminate any dust from
>reaching the rails.
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>Thanks,
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>Ed
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