Oil dripping from z axes

CNC Machines
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i have a new 5.1 pro and twice now i have had a drop of oil fall to the spoil board from somewhere around the z axes of vfd spindle. has anyone else had this happen

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Yes.

I keep a rag underneath the Z-axis on all of my machines w/ an HDZ, and when cutting wood, am careful to wipe off the bottom before each operation, and to not leave the carriage parked over the wood while it is clamped in place.

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If you perform maintenance of oiling the bearings and rails you will get the drips of oil for a few days. If yours is new it will stop after a little while. As @WillAdams suggested put a paper towel under the parked Z and wipe off the very bottom of your rails when starting up a job. The excess oil will stop dripping. However you must perform maintenance of oiling your bearings and rails so this dripping will reoccur.

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I had the same issue when I first received my Pro XL. It is rare now but as others have said Iā€™m careful not to leave the project under the spindle. I also wipe it down occasionally.

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Welcome to the community. Lots of smart people (and me) here.

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Thank you for all the comments.