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Cleaning of machine and work area
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high-performance levels for cutting a wide variety of parts and
components, and they usually remain in operation for lengthy periods. |
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Like any machinery, to
ensure your CNC machine lasts longer and maintains its quality of
accuracy, it is essential to give it a regular service.
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Daily Care |
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Daily routine maintenance
procedures are needed to ensure your production rate is not being slowed
by simple errors such as blockages, poor air supply, and a failure to
top up lubrication oil. |
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CNC machine operators’
daily maintenance routines should include: |
- Remove all shavings
from inside the machine.
- Wipe all moving
parts and slides clean and oil lightly to prevent corrosion.
- Checking the
hydraulic fluids to ensure they are at the right level.
- Checking the
hydraulic pressure to ensure it is at the right level.
- Checking the
pressure is at the correct operating level.
- Making sure the
cooling system’s cooling unit level is at the proper operational
level.
- Making sure the lube
level is right and replenish it if needed.
- Cleaning chips out
of the pan.
- Cleaning the windows
and the doors of the machines.
- Wiping down
stainless-steel covers and lubricating them with hydraulic oil so
that they move smoothly.
- Note: Do not
use compress air to clean machine, ass this can be dangerous.
Cuttings can also get jammed in between slides.
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Clean the work area: |
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A clean work area around
should be maintained at all times around CNC machines. |
- Make sure the floor
is clean and free of any fluids that may cause slipping
- No unnecessary tools
should be lying around. Removed and store in designated areas
- Removed all fire
hazards such as cleaning rags and magnesium cuttings
- Spills must be
covered with sawdust and sweep up to prevent slipping
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