Cleaning and basic CNC maintenance

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

There is of course:

http://docs.carbide3d.com/general-faq/machine-operating-checklist/

EDIT: and now:

​CNC Machine Maintenance

and for Nomads:

https://docs.carbide3d.com/nomad-faq/what-oil-should-i-use-to-lubricate-the-linear-bearings/

and for a Z-Plus, HDZ, or Nomad 3 or Pro see:

https://docs.carbide3d.com/nomad-faq/what-oil-should-i-use-to-lubricate-the-linear-bearings/

c.f.,

Rail and linear guide maintenance

Whilst waiting for our official maintenance guide for linear rail and carriages I thought it might be prudent to post a draft here. At present we don’t offer oil for our carriages or linear rails, however it can be bought cheaply from Amazon, ebay and in most cases local machinists stores. We only recommend using Mobile vactra No 2 oil on linear rails, ball screw and carriages. It should not be used on any other parts of the machine. Follow the safety guides provided with the oil. Wear glove…

The Delrin V-wheels can be cleaned at need with a cotton swab, and a microfiber cloth works well for the Aluminum V rails. The neoprene (rubber) belts may be cleaned with a suitable cleaning product if need be.

While for the SO2, this is still a good overview:

ShapeOko 2: Regular Maintenance