Machine Maintenance¶
Following the recommended maintenance intervals and procedures will help to ensure the longevity and performance of your PRO CNC machine. Intervals listed are based on an average of 20hr/week of machine use.
| 3 Months | 6 Months | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Rack Greasing (w/ dry teflon) | ✔ | |
| Gear Rack Greasing (w/ lithium grease) | ✔ | |
| Ballscrew Axis & Linear Rails | ✔ | |
| Component Replacement | ✔ |
Greasing Supplies¶
Your PRO CNC machine kit includes a mini grease gun and tube of bearing grease. Additional greasing supplies are available on our website:
How to assemble your grease gun
Gear Rack Greasing¶
Gear rack on the table axis and gantry axis can be greased with either a dry teflon lube (every 3 months) or a multi-purpose lithium grease (every 6 months). If your machine is operated in a dusty environment, it is recommended to use dry teflon lube.
Ballscrew & Linear Rail Greasing¶
We recommend greasing the ballscrew axis and linear bearing blocks on your machine every 3 months. The videos below provide instructions for this procedure. Choose the appropriate video, based on the purchase date of your machine.
PRO CNC machines purchased after April 2019
PRO CNC machines purchased prior to April 2019
Component Replacement¶
There are only a few mechanical parts that should ever need to be replaced on your PRO CNC machine. It can be helpful to have these on hand to avoid machine downtime in the event of a machine crash or other issue.
It is recommended to replace the Rack and Pinion Drive Spindles every 6 months (based on an average of 20hr/week of machine use).
Spare parts bundles are available for both NEMA 23 and NEMA 34 systems.