Z Axis Squeals on down travel

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chuckerjones
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Z Axis Squeals on down travel

Post by chuckerjones »

My Z axis squeals only when it travels down toward the work peice. it doesn't do it travelling up. any thoughts???

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Chuck

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Re: Z Axis Squeals on down travel

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Might need to lube it with silicone spray.

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Re: Z Axis Squeals on down travel

Post by gordread »

Hey chuck, that was happening to me too. I blew it all out with the air hose, then sprayed it with the silicone lubrication, at it has been great ever since.

Gordon

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