Chinese Z axis power drive improvement Milling machine.

This video is of the Chinese Z axis power drive on the milling machine to show the improvements that can be made to the imported X,Y,Z Axis power drives to make them more reliable.

[@robbates3638]

So glad Ive seen this.

[@Steviegtr52]

Thanks for that Rob.
Steve.

[@PetterPJ3W]

I just priced this unit in May 2024. £250 now. Thats doubled in two years. A real Brexit benefit!

[@Steviegtr52]

Hi Petter. Look at this ebay item. There are lots of them at this price £148.
384996903471

[@smudger25261]

I've a similar drive unit on my mill, no problems yet but it's good to see how they work for future reference, so thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the Tom Senior review,all the best.👍

[@Steviegtr52]

Thanks Gary. Have you posted any video's of your yet.
Steve.

[@smudger25261]

@@Steviegtr52 No I haven't got a you tube channel mate. I suppose I'm a bit of a parasite, I just watch other peoples hard work!🤣

[@steved8038]

Well done, Mr perseverance paid off.

[@Steviegtr52]

Thank you for the comment SteveD.

[@MrFactotum]

hi steve
nice piece of detective work there, great that it now works as it should, some clock lube might have been good on it, it dosen't congeal.
take care see you next time
kev

[@Steviegtr52]

Thanks Kev.

[@turningpoint6643]

All the grease I've ever seen used in the OEM off shore equipment is absolute garbage. And I'm saying that after using thousands of cases of name brand industrial grease in my working career. If it were me? I'd replace all the grease in that with a very good synthetic grease. It will work much better and over a wider range of temperatures. Grease is obviously being used instead of oil just to keep it out of the electrical components. There's also such a thing as Arctic or cold weather grease specially formulated to work in very cold conditions. But your coldest shop temperatures aren't even close to where it might be required. A standard grade of synthetic grease should do anything you want.

[@Steviegtr52]

Thanks for the advice. Seems all good now.