Dovetail guide rail is a commonly used guide device on machine tools, which has the advantages of simple structure, high rigidity and good precision, and is widely used in various machine tools. Dovetail rails need to be lubricated during use to ensure their proper operation, but whether lubricating oil is required has always been a controversial issue.
First of all, the main function of the dovetail guide is to realize the movement of the workpiece on the machine tool by cooperating with the slider, and the lubricating oil plays a role in reducing friction and wear in this process. If the dovetail guide rail runs without lubrication for a long time, it will lead to increased friction, aggravated wear on the surface of the guide rail, and even cause the stagnation between the guide rail and the slider, which will affect the machining accuracy and stability of the machine tool.
Secondly, the lubricating oil also has a certain impact on the service life of the dovetail rail. The appropriate use of lubricating oil can effectively reduce the wear of the guide rail and prolong its service life; If it is used improperly or lubricating oil is not added in time, the wear of the guide rail will be accelerated, which will eventually lead to the failure of the guide rail and seriously affect the normal operation of the machine tool.
In addition, the use of lubricating oil can also effectively reduce the noise of the machine tool and improve its smooth operation. During the machining process, the friction between the guide rail and the slider will produce a certain amount of noise, and the appropriate amount of lubricating oil can reduce this noise and improve the working environment.
To sum up, dovetail guides do need to use lubricating oil during operation on the machine. The correct use of lubricating oil can effectively reduce friction, prolong the service life of the guide rail, reduce noise, and ensure the machining accuracy and stability of the machine tool. Therefore, for the maintenance of the dovetail guide of the machine tool, adding lubricating oil in time is a very critical step, which helps to extend the service life of the machine tool and improve the processing efficiency.
Machine tool dovetail guides