Squeaky x axis

[Mike8623]

OK folks got a bridgeport series 1. 2hp mill. The x axis has developed a high pitched squeak at times under manual movement. Doesn't do it while using my servo 140. Any ideas on what I need to do?

 

[JimDawson]

Lubrication maybe?

 

[Mike8623]

Thought I'd test the waters here before I really get into her start taking things apart

 

[mmcmdl]

Any ideas on what I need to do?

My boss from a past job would respond ........................." Wear earplugs " . He was an ID10T .

 

[T Bredehoft]

My boss from a past job would respond ........................." Wear earplugs " . He was an ID10T .

Them as can, do, them as can't, boss.

 

[Mike8623]

Well Jim you made my day.

I carefully took my servo 140 off, cleaned it all up ad I went...took a look under my carriage and greased that lead screw. Put it all back together and it worked like a champ...no more squeaking..

I luv ya man and this site, thanks guys.

 

[T Bredehoft]

Thought I'd test the waters here before I really get into her start taking things apart

Whoops, too late.


Using a brass (or other metal) rod as a stethoscope, try to locate the squeak. Once found, it may be able to be lubricated away, or solved, or....

 

[MyLilMule]

Well Jim you made my day.

I carefully took my servo 140 off, cleaned it all up ad I went...took a look under my carriage and greased that lead screw. Put it all back together and it worked like a champ...no more squeaking..

I luv ya man and this site, thanks guys.

You don't put grease on a Bridgeport feed screw. It should be oiled with way oil. Do you have a one-shot lube?

 

[Musky_Hunter]

You don't put grease on a Bridgeport feed screw. It should be oiled with way oil. Do you have a one-shot lube?

It's probably full of grease.