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IQ QUIZ#

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Machine Shop Operations

Which maintenance task has the biggest effect on CNC accuracy over time?

A
Lubricating linear guideways and ball screws
B
Cleaning coolant tanks
C

Replacing spindle belts

D

Tightening electrical connections

Which maintenance task has the biggest effect on CNC accuracy over time?
A
Lubricating linear guideways and ball screws has the biggest effect on CNC accuracy over time.
WHY
Proper lubrication of linear guideways and ball screws is critical to maintaining positional accuracy, repeatability, and smooth motion in CNC machines. These components control the precision movement of the machine’s axes, and inadequate lubrication leads to increased friction, accelerated wear, and backlash.
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