How to Clean and Lubricate the Z Honeycomb Bed Screws on a Thunder Laser Bolt Series machine
Preface: This article covers how to clean and lubricate the Z Screws on the Bolt series laser machines. The article was written based on the desktop bolt version of the machine.
Quickstart Video:
Complete Guide:
Tools and Supplies Needed:
Tool and Supply | Reference Picture |
1. Lubricating Oil (5w-30 motor oil) 2. Bristle Brush 3. Blowing Ball\Compressed Air 4. Paper Towels 5. 2mm Allen Wrench |
The Procedure:
Basic procedure is to gain access to the screws by removing the cover plates, then cleaning the screws, re-lubricating them and assembling the machine back to be ready for service. The steps are covered below.
In order to gain access to the screws we need to remove the Honeycomb and the Crumb Tray:
This would also be a good time to clean the Honeycomb and Crumb Tray
To remove the honeycomb, lower it down below the rotary port. Open the front blue door. Lift the tray out of the frame and pull out the Honeycomb.
To remove the Crumb tray, open the front blue door. Slid the tray out until the stops are engaged and then lift the tray up and pull out the rest of the way.
Then we need to remove the protective plates for all 4 screws:
Upper Bolt Location - Remove these 8 bolts completely with the 2mm Allen wrench
Then use the brush, compressed air or towel to remove excess dirt and debris from the screws:
Note that with the debris being stuck on with oil, it will likely require the brush/towel to remove. You may need to raise and lower the bed slightly to expose the opposite side of the screws
Then re-oil the screws:
Then Reinstall the Cover Plates, Crumb Tray and Honeycomb
Make sure the honeycomb is seated properly, it has pins on the front lip.
Not installed or seated correctly
All complete, lets get back to lasering.
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