Denford Software & Machines

Morning!

I have two machines now...I novamill and a starturn. I was wondering what the best lubrication for the ballscrews was and where I could get it from? Do you guys go for oil or grease?

Thanks

Mike

Novamill Slideway and ballscrew oil:
BP CS 68
Shell : Vitrea 68
Castrol : Perfecto NN
http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC_SA_TDS_Vitrea.pdf

Rs have something which looks right:
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/industria ... s/0692659/

On the newer machines we just use a lithiuim grease on the ball nuts and screws- because we use linear bearings now and not slideways/dovetails.

(This was asked a couple of weeks ago, so I'll make this post sticky)