How to clean and lubricate the axes (BCN3D Sigmax)

Cleaning and lubricating the axes you will ensure a good movement between mechanical elements

It is recommended to clean and grease the axes of the Sigmax with the lubrication kit periodically,  to ensure a smooth and precise performance of its mechanical components. You can find the Lubrication Kit in our store.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide on how to lubricate and clean the axes of your printer.

From the LCD screen, go to Utilities /Maintenance/Move printing surface. Lower the platform to the lowest position to work more comfortably. Then turn off the machine

With absorbent paper or a cloth, remove any trace of dirt or dust at the two Z shaft bars. Next, clean the shaft bars with the solvent pencil, making sure that it does not drip. Clean the shaft bars again using paper or a cloth.

Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the Z shaft bars, making sure that it does not drip. Once that's done, clean grease and dust from the Z-axis motor spindle with paper or cloth. Turn the spindle manually to access its rear.

Apply the grease along the spindle of the Z-axis motor.

Turn on the Sigmax and from the LCD screen, go to Utilities /Maintenance/Move printing surface. Raise and lower the platform twice to evenly distribute the oil and grease. Finally, remove the remnant grease.

Once the process for the Z-axis is finished, let’s clean and lubricate X and Y linear guides. First of all, turn off the Sigmax. During this process, it’s recommended to manually move the axes in order to reach all the guides.

From the center towards the ends of the linear guides of the X and Y axes, remove dirt with absorbent paper or cloth.

Clean the guides with the solvent pencil, making sure that it does not drip with special emphasis on the superior and inferior faces.

Clean again the X and Y guides with absorbent paper or cloth.

Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the linear guides of the X and Y axes, with special emphasis on their superior and inferior faces. Make sure there is no excess oil dripping.