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by Cosimos Sivan Cendo

ProtoMat S64 Maintenance: Lubricating the Linear Rails and Collet

Written By: Cosimos Sivan Cendo (and one other contributor)
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Easy

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6

Time Required

00:05:00 - 00:15:00

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  1. Grease for the collet is located inside the ProtoMat on the left Oil for the linear rails is located in the cabinet next to the Kern

    • Grease for the collet is located inside the ProtoMat on the left

    • Oil for the linear rails is located in the cabinet next to the Kern

    • This oil is also used for the Kern, so keep it in this cabinet

  2. Move the head to the 0 position using CircuitPro Peel back the cover of the X-axis linear rails, which is held in place with velcro Place two drops on each rail and pull the cover back over

    • Move the head to the 0 position using CircuitPro

    • Peel back the cover of the X-axis linear rails, which is held in place with velcro

    • Place two drops on each rail and pull the cover back over

    • If the rails are exceptionally dirty, you may want to wipe them with a cloth before adding oil

  3. Do the same for the Y axis rails It's a good idea to vacuum beforehand so no shavings get onto the rails

    • Do the same for the Y axis rails

    • It's a good idea to vacuum beforehand so no shavings get onto the rails

  4. If there is a tool in the collet, unload it Move the head to the P position using CircuitPro Insert the collet tool from the box into the spindle

    • If there is a tool in the collet, unload it

    • Move the head to the P position using CircuitPro

    • Insert the collet tool from the box into the spindle

    • Twist counterclockwise (as if you were looking up into the spindle) to unscrew the collet

  5. Put some grease on the foam spreader Spread a thin layer all around the collet

    • Put some grease on the foam spreader

    • Spread a thin layer all around the collet

  6. Push the collet back into the spindle and twist clockwise to lock it back in place

    • Push the collet back into the spindle and twist clockwise to lock it back in place

    • Next time CircuitPro asks you to perform these maintenance tasks, click the button confirming to did them to reset the internal timer

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