Mathey Dearman CNC Saddle Machine - Manual (Page 117)

CNC Saddle Machine Parts & Operating Manual 03-0117-MSA 03-0117-1SA 03-0117-2SA Ver 1.0
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8 Maintenance
Note on Maintenance:
This parts and operating manual contains information concerning periodic maintenance, lubrication and
minor repairs. Only an experienced electronics technician should attempt the repair of the Machine Control
Module or electrical system of the CNC Saddle Machine. It is strongly recommended that the CNC Saddle
Machine be sent to an authorized Mathey Dearman Certified Repair Center for repair.
In order to obtain the maximum life of the CNC Saddle machine, maintenance should only be performed by an
authorized Mathey Dearman Certified Repair Center. The Mathey Dearman CNC Saddle Machine requires only
minimal maintenance; however, these are precision machines. In order to achieve proper results, make sure
the machine is handled with reasonable care and is kept clean and lubricated. The machine should be stored in
the Mathey Dearman CNC Machine Storage Container during transportation and when not in use.
If the Machine is under warranty contact Mathey Dearman before attempting any repair. Failure to
contact Mathey Dearman prior to attempting repairs will void the warranty.
• It is important the Ring Gear, Pinion Gears, and Drive Chains be kept clear of cutting slag and debris,
especially sand and dirt.
• When used on a daily basis, the Saddle, Ring Gear, Cap Ring, and Leadscrew should be cleaned
and the Ring Gear Track Surfaces and Leadscrew should be coated with Lubriplate 130-AA or
equal lubricant after each 8 hours of operation. Note: The Torch Carriage Beams should be wiped
clean with a dry rag at the same interval but do not require lubrication.
• When used on an intermittent basis, the Saddle, Ring Gear, Cap Ring, and Leadscrew should be
cleaned and the Ring Gear Track Surfaces and Leadscrew should be coated with Lubriplate
130-AA or equal lubricant after each 8 hours of operation. Note: The Torch Carriage Beams
should be wiped clean with a dry rag at the same interval but do not require lubrication.
• The Drive Chains and Sprockets should be cleaned regularly and coated with a film of a light oil or
lubricant such as WD-40 or equal.
• The bearings of the 1SA and 2SA Single Bearing Bracket and the Double Bearing Bracket Assembly are
sealed and should never require additional lubrication.
• The bushings in the MSA Single Bearing Bracket and the Double Bearing Bracket Assembly should be
greased with a multi-purpose grease weekly.
• Please contact Mathey Dearman at 918-447-1288, or by email at [email protected] if you have any
questions concerning maintenance not covered in this manual