Spindle is not turning
Posted: Wed 22 Jun , 2011 11:49 am
Morning all,
this is a two part question...
first off, is the most important, when i set a job away the machine moves to the start point, but the spindle does not start turning at all (two cutters down - i need to get this sorted). has any one had this problem and can it be fixed?
the second is... when i jog the machine to set the tool offsets, it sometimes sticks. after a good hoovering and clean it works. it seems to only happen when the machine has been stood inactive for a few weeks. although the machine is kept clean it seems to like a quick hoovering... what lubrication is best for the rails and "screw threads"?
Many thanks
Mark
this is a two part question...
first off, is the most important, when i set a job away the machine moves to the start point, but the spindle does not start turning at all (two cutters down - i need to get this sorted). has any one had this problem and can it be fixed?
the second is... when i jog the machine to set the tool offsets, it sometimes sticks. after a good hoovering and clean it works. it seems to only happen when the machine has been stood inactive for a few weeks. although the machine is kept clean it seems to like a quick hoovering... what lubrication is best for the rails and "screw threads"?
Many thanks
Mark