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| − | + | '''''Note: this page is provided as a reference for the [[Creative and Technical Specialist|CaTS]] only. If you are not a [[Creative and Technical Specialist|CaTS]], do not attempt anything on this page.''''' | |
==Cleaning== | ==Cleaning== | ||
| + | The Bantam Tools Mill creates large volumes of particulates or swarf. Therefore, cleaning and maintenance is of a high priority. | ||
===Daily Cleaning=== | ===Daily Cleaning=== | ||
| − | # '''Vacuum''' out any swarf from the bottom of machine | + | #'''Vacuum''' out any swarf from the bottom of machine |
| − | ## Be sure to move the build plate to vacuum underneath | + | ##Be sure to move the build plate to vacuum underneath |
| − | # '''Vacuum''' any swarf around the spindle and spindle head | + | #'''Vacuum''' any swarf around the spindle and spindle head |
| − | # '''Wipe off''' the inside of the windows with a dry wipe | + | #'''Wipe off''' the inside of the windows with a dry wipe |
| − | # '''Clean''' any swarf that made its way outside of the machine | + | #'''Clean''' any swarf that made its way outside of the machine |
===Monthly Cleaning=== | ===Monthly Cleaning=== | ||
| − | # '''Turn off''' and '''unplug''' the machine | + | #'''Turn off''' and '''unplug''' the machine |
| − | # '''Remove''' all 4 windows | + | #'''Remove''' all 4 windows |
| − | # '''Remove''' top metal panel | + | #'''Remove''' top metal panel |
| − | # '''Vacuum''' any and all swarf, be sure to rotate the machine to reach every point | + | #'''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 | + | #'''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 | + | #'''Use''' compressed air, to remove the last of the swarf, outside if possible |
| − | ## Be extra thorough with the spindle head and motor | + | ##Be extra thorough with the spindle head and motor |
| − | ## Spray into the collet holder, located where the tool bit is inserted | + | ##Spray into the collet holder, located where the tool bit is inserted |
| − | # '''Wipe''' the interior with isopropyl alcohol | + | #'''Wipe''' the interior with isopropyl alcohol |
| − | # '''Reassemble''' and '''plug-in''' | + | #'''Reassemble''' and '''plug-in''' |
| − | == | + | ==Mechanical functionality== |
| − | === | + | ===Weekly Maintenance=== |
If any part of the maintenance does not seem right or you have questions, contact Kristof. | If any part of the maintenance does not seem right or you have questions, contact Kristof. | ||
| − | # '''Check''' if the spindle is wobbly | + | #'''Check''' if the spindle is wobbly |
| − | # '''Use''' the software to check if the spindle head and build plate move freely | + | #'''Use''' the software to check if the spindle head and build plate move freely |
| − | # '''Examine''' build plate for any large cuts or missing sections | + | #'''Examine''' build plate for any large cuts or missing sections |
===Monthly Maintenance=== | ===Monthly Maintenance=== | ||
| − | # '''Move''' spindle head to the center of the machine and lower it a few | + | #'''Move''' spindle head to the center of the machine and lower it a few cm |
| − | ## Not required but will make your life easier later | + | ##Not required but will make your life easier later |
| − | # '''Turn off''' and '''unplug''' the machine | + | #'''Turn off''' and '''unplug''' the machine |
| − | # '''Remove''' all 4 windows | + | #'''Remove''' all 4 windows |
| − | # '''Remove''' top metal panel | + | #'''Remove''' top metal panel |
| − | # '''Pull''' the two black spindle bands off | + | #'''Pull''' the two black spindle bands off |
| − | ## Located at the top of the spindle head | + | ##Located at the top of the spindle head |
| − | ## Check for any cracks, gouges, or abnormalities and replace them if necessary | + | ##Check for any cracks, gouges, or abnormalities and replace them if necessary |
| − | # '''Wiggle''' the spindle | + | #'''Wiggle''' the spindle |
| − | ## It should not have any horizontal movements | + | ##It should not have any horizontal movements |
| − | # '''Unscrew''' the black collet holder | + | #'''Unscrew''' the black collet holder |
| − | ## Located where the tool bit is inserted | + | ##Located where the tool bit is inserted |
| − | ## Examine for any abnormalities | + | ##Examine for any abnormalities |
| − | # '''Check''' the three axes for any nicks or stuck swarf/tape | + | #'''Check''' the three axes for any nicks or stuck swarf/tape |
| − | # '''Reassemble''' and '''plug-in''' | + | #'''Reassemble''' and '''plug-in''' |
Latest revision as of 14:33, 5 April 2019
Note: this page is provided as a reference for the CaTS only. If you are not a CaTS, do not attempt anything on this page.
Contents
Cleaning
The Bantam Tools Mill creates large volumes of particulates or swarf. Therefore, cleaning and maintenance is of a high priority.
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
Mechanical functionality
Weekly 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 cm
- 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
