What is everyone using to lubricate the lead screws on the crossfire ?
I second the silicone or of course WD40.
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Silicone on X and Y, but WD-40 on the Z. It just seems to me that the Z axis might benefit more from the anti-corrosion benefits.
Lots of people use WD-40 on all of the lead screws so you would not be “odd” for doing that.
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Just going to chime in, for any of the CF/XR Z Axis Lead Screws we would suggest any type of Dry Graphite Lube. For any other axis just any type of light machine oil would do great while just wiping down any type of metal shavings that might be on the rails.
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I use Super Lube 21030 (also use on my 3D printer screws). I buy at my local Ace.
Super Lube Grease is a patented synthetic NLGI grade 2 heavy-duty, multipurpose lubricant with Syncolon (PTFE). Synthetic base fluids and the addition of Syncolon (PTFE) micro powders combine to form a premium lubricant that provides longer life protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion. Machinery lasts longer, downtime is reduced and productivity is increased. Super Lube is compatible with most other lubricants and will not run, drip, evaporate or form gummy deposits and will not melt or separate.
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Super Lube is what i use as well. I get off amazon for cheap. Use on all my 3d printers, good stuff.
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Be careful with use of silicone containing products on the lead screws…especially the ones over the sheet. Overspray or drips will bring fisheyes in paint if you’re painting the parts later on.
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Good advice…for sure!
I only use silicone when I am cleaning the machine at the end of the day and putting everything “away.”
It is also good to remember not to get any on the electrical contacts for the IHS in the z-axis assembly.
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