Cleaning your axes

SmartBench X & Y axes have racks and pinions, and channels for the wheels. Cleaning of those parts is required as periodic maintenance.

You will need the following tools to clean:

Paper towels
Brush
Cleaning liquid/spray (optional) - take care not to contact onto any plastic parts

Cleaning X axis

The X Beam is where the Z Head runs.

A: Z Head

B: X Beam

C: Y Bench

Power SmartBench off (click here to learn more about correct power down procedure).

Start by first removing the Z Head from the Upper X Beam. Click here to learn how.

After removing the Z Head you will have full access to the Lower X Beam wheels and racks.

C: Z Head wheel channels

D: Pinion channels

The Z Head wheel channels can be cleaned with a paper towel, it is optional to use any cleaning solvent.

While cleaning the X racks, pay special attention to the swarf sticking to the bottom of the teeth.

Remove Upper & Lower X Beams to get access to the Lower X Beam wheels and pinions. Click here to learn how.

K: Upper X Beam

L: Lower X Beam

The racks of the Y Bench are located on the underside of the channel.

O: Racks

You can use a toothbrush to remove all the swarf in the teeths of the racks.

The wheel channels are located on the underside of the bench.

Clean them using a paper towel, it is optional to use any cleaning solvent.