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− | + | Being a milling machine, the Bantam creates large volumes of particulates or swarf. Therefore, cleaning and maintenance is of a high priority. | |
− | == | + | ==Cleaning== |
− | === | + | ===Daily Cleaning=== |
− | + | # '''Vacuum''' out any swarf from the bottom of machine | |
+ | ## Be sure to move the build plate to vacuum underneath | ||
+ | # '''Vacuum''' any swarf around the spindle and spindle head | ||
+ | # '''Wipe off''' the inside of the windows with a dry wipe | ||
+ | # '''Clean''' any swarf that made its way outside of the machine | ||
− | === | + | ===Monthly Cleaning=== |
− | === Monthly Maintenance === | + | # '''Turn off''' and '''unplug''' the machine |
+ | # '''Remove''' all 4 windows | ||
+ | # '''Remove''' top metal panel | ||
+ | # '''Vacuum''' any and all swarf, be sure to rotate the machine to reach every point | ||
+ | # '''Brush''' and '''vacuum''' any hard to reach parts with the small black brush in the tools drawer | ||
+ | # '''Use''' compressed air, to remove the last of the swarf, outside if possible | ||
+ | ## Be extra thorough with the spindle head and motor | ||
+ | ## Spray into the collet holder, located where the tool bit is inserted | ||
+ | # '''Wipe''' the interior with isopropyl alcohol | ||
+ | # '''Reassemble''' and '''plug-in''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Maintenance== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Daily Maintenance=== | ||
+ | If any part of the maintenance does not seem right or you have questions, contact Kristof. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # '''Check''' if the spindle is wobbly | ||
+ | # '''Use''' the software to check if the spindle head and build plate move freely | ||
+ | # '''Examine''' build plate for any large cuts or missing sections | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Monthly Maintenance=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | # '''Move''' spindle head to the center of the machine and lower it a few inches | ||
+ | ## Not required but will make your life easier later | ||
+ | # '''Turn off''' and '''unplug''' the machine | ||
+ | # '''Remove''' all 4 windows | ||
+ | # '''Remove''' top metal panel | ||
+ | # '''Pull''' the two black spindle bands off | ||
+ | ## Located at the top of the spindle head | ||
+ | ## Check for any cracks, gouges, or abnormalities and replace them if necessary | ||
+ | # '''Wiggle''' the spindle | ||
+ | ## It should not have any horizontal movements | ||
+ | # '''Unscrew''' the black collet holder | ||
+ | ## Located where the tool bit is inserted | ||
+ | ## Examine for any abnormalities | ||
+ | # '''Check''' the three axes for any nicks or stuck swarf/tape | ||
+ | # '''Reassemble''' and '''plug-in''' |
Revision as of 18:14, 4 April 2019
Being a milling machine, the Bantam creates large volumes of particulates or swarf. Therefore, cleaning and maintenance is of a high priority.
Contents
Cleaning
Daily Cleaning
- Vacuum out any swarf from the bottom of machine
- Be sure to move the build plate to vacuum underneath
- Vacuum any swarf around the spindle and spindle head
- Wipe off the inside of the windows with a dry wipe
- Clean any swarf that made its way outside of the machine
Monthly Cleaning
- Turn off and unplug the machine
- Remove all 4 windows
- Remove top metal panel
- Vacuum any and all swarf, be sure to rotate the machine to reach every point
- Brush and vacuum any hard to reach parts with the small black brush in the tools drawer
- Use compressed air, to remove the last of the swarf, outside if possible
- Be extra thorough with the spindle head and motor
- Spray into the collet holder, located where the tool bit is inserted
- Wipe the interior with isopropyl alcohol
- Reassemble and plug-in
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
If any part of the maintenance does not seem right or you have questions, contact Kristof.
- Check if the spindle is wobbly
- Use the software to check if the spindle head and build plate move freely
- Examine build plate for any large cuts or missing sections
Monthly Maintenance
- Move spindle head to the center of the machine and lower it a few inches
- Not required but will make your life easier later
- Turn off and unplug the machine
- Remove all 4 windows
- Remove top metal panel
- Pull the two black spindle bands off
- Located at the top of the spindle head
- Check for any cracks, gouges, or abnormalities and replace them if necessary
- Wiggle the spindle
- It should not have any horizontal movements
- Unscrew the black collet holder
- Located where the tool bit is inserted
- Examine for any abnormalities
- Check the three axes for any nicks or stuck swarf/tape
- Reassemble and plug-in