Link to procedure article

Maintenance interval

Spindle Maintenance

These maintenance procedures below are to keep your spindle in good condition

Brush check

~50 hours - Check that both brushes are over 9.5mm, new brushes are 16mm for reference

Brush replacement

~120 - 500 hours (depending on your brushes and application)

Ensure the brush wire is reinstated on the side furthest from the PCB (Photo to show this on the brush replacement article)

Replacement brushes are available here

Clamping bolt grease

~50 hours - Remove the spindle clamping bolt - clean, grease then reinstate

Collets

Just needs to be quick look over between each collet change

SmartBench Movement

These maintenance procedures below are to keep your SmartBench moving smoothly

Z axis lubrication

~50 hours - We recommend a lithium based multipurpose grease (We use this grease in our factory)

Or if the machine has not been in use for a while, or stalling

This is also best done in conjuction with cleaning the Z-Axis wheel channels

Visual check for any Broken or damaged wheels 

Check every 320 hours or when wheels are easily visible

Wheel setting Z-Head

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Wheel setting Lower Beam

Check every 120 hours or when accuracy improvement is required

Motor Setting Z-Head

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Motor Setting Lower beam

Check every 120 hours or when accuracy improvement is required

Calibration

120 hours or when accuracy improvement is required

Cleaning

Cleaning the wheel channels and racks where necessary

Anti Static Measures

Ensure the extraction hose is not longer than 1.5 metres and that it is correctly earthed this prevents the build-up of static electricity in your extraction hose which can cause mid-job interruptions