lubrication
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Before applying a lubricant, it is best to wipe the surfaces (or flush the bearings) with solvent or cleaner, to remove dirt, debris and old grease. | Before applying a lubricant, it is best to wipe the surfaces (or flush the bearings) with solvent or cleaner, to remove dirt, debris and old grease. | ||
- | === Sewing machine oil === | + | === Sewing machine |
**Good for X & Y axis. Bad for Z axis** | **Good for X & Y axis. Bad for Z axis** | ||
- | This is a thin oil that is good for lubricating bearings and rails. The low viscosity means that it will provide a nice thin layer of lubrication between metal surfaces without adding significant drag or friction. | + | This is a thin oil that is good for lubricating bearings and rails. The low viscosity means that it will provide a nice thin layer of lubrication between metal surfaces without adding significant drag or friction. |
=== Silicone Grease === | === Silicone Grease === | ||
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=== Silicone + PTFE-based/ | === Silicone + PTFE-based/ | ||
**Excellent for all X, Y & Z axis** | **Excellent for all X, Y & Z axis** | ||
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The best of both worlds, this combination has a reasonable viscosity to make is suitable for almost any light machinery application. | The best of both worlds, this combination has a reasonable viscosity to make is suitable for almost any light machinery application. | ||
Examples include SuperLube (linked below). | Examples include SuperLube (linked below). |
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