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16.3 Preparing for the Installation
16.3.1 Required Tools and Equipment
• Oil stone
• Lubricant
• Torque wrench
• Fastening screws
16.3.2 Preparing the Reference Surfaces
• Check reference surfaces of the machine bed and mounting plate for shape and
position accuracy.
• Clean all reference surfaces thoroughly. Remove ridges and surface irregularities
with an oil stone.
• Use mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol to clean the reference and supporting
surfaces of guideways and carriages. Do not use paint thinner!
• Clean dirty guideways with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use compressed air!
• Lightly oil the reference surfaces on the guideways and carriages.
Installation and Adjustment Guidelines for MINIRAIL and MINISCALE PLUS
Reference surfaces
A Reference on the mounting plate for the carriage
B Reference on the machine bed for the guideway (both sides of the guideway can be used as reference surfaces)