FlatBeltBob
Stainless
- Joined
- Jul 22, 2007
- Location
- central WI
I am updating my CNC lathe manual and writing a report on my recent chuck maintainence .
My 8" Atlas is prone to chips packing in the scroll , so I have just resigned myself to finding the most efficient way to disassemble , clean , and grease it as a course of PM.
I generally use a mild solvent , like WD-40 and a tooth brush to clean out the gears and scroll plate .
I know enough to put NO grease on the scroll face as this will just attract chips .
But on the back ( gear ) side , I am wondering what kind of grease to use .
I would guess some kind of EP grease , made for heavy shear load .
What kind of off the shelf grease would work ? the black graphite stuff ?
I am always seeing Dillon selling their brand of "chuck grease "
So what magical properties am I looking for ?
The last time , I used Kluber spindle grease , because thats what I had available .
But at $120 a tube , it seems a bit overkill .
Keep in mind that I plan to disassemble / clean on a regular basis , so I'm trying to find a cost effective product .
Thanks
Bob
My 8" Atlas is prone to chips packing in the scroll , so I have just resigned myself to finding the most efficient way to disassemble , clean , and grease it as a course of PM.
I generally use a mild solvent , like WD-40 and a tooth brush to clean out the gears and scroll plate .
I know enough to put NO grease on the scroll face as this will just attract chips .
But on the back ( gear ) side , I am wondering what kind of grease to use .
I would guess some kind of EP grease , made for heavy shear load .
What kind of off the shelf grease would work ? the black graphite stuff ?
I am always seeing Dillon selling their brand of "chuck grease "
So what magical properties am I looking for ?
The last time , I used Kluber spindle grease , because thats what I had available .
But at $120 a tube , it seems a bit overkill .
Keep in mind that I plan to disassemble / clean on a regular basis , so I'm trying to find a cost effective product .
Thanks
Bob