Well, so far I have done pretty well on the stage lottery, but yesterday I received a Kohzu x axis unit that is frozen.
I wondered if there ware any wise words or advice regarding the best approach for taking it apart.
TIA
Need Advice re. Tearing Down X Axis Stage
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John,
I once took apart my Newport model 462 linear stage, cleaned it, and reassembled it without much difficulty. I was a bit concerned about losing the bearings, but it turned out that they were captive.
No idea whether or not your Kohzu resembles my Newport. I'd suggest working in a way that if the bearings are loose, they won't roll very far. Perhaps work in a cookie sheet lined with a dish towel?
It's been a while, but I likely used acetone to clean the parts of the Newport stage. For another device, that arrived with its drive-screw caked in hardened lubricant, I definitely used acetone, plus a lot of scrubbing. Once clean, it worked like new.
--Chris S.
I once took apart my Newport model 462 linear stage, cleaned it, and reassembled it without much difficulty. I was a bit concerned about losing the bearings, but it turned out that they were captive.
No idea whether or not your Kohzu resembles my Newport. I'd suggest working in a way that if the bearings are loose, they won't roll very far. Perhaps work in a cookie sheet lined with a dish towel?
It's been a while, but I likely used acetone to clean the parts of the Newport stage. For another device, that arrived with its drive-screw caked in hardened lubricant, I definitely used acetone, plus a lot of scrubbing. Once clean, it worked like new.
--Chris S.
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One thing that helps when disassembling (and reassembling)linear slides is to remove the rail from carriage. In other words, have the carriage on the table not the rail. I think this should apply to stages as well. Remove the part that doesn't hold the ball bearings.
Even on a towel, the little balls can jump a long way. Make sure your work area is clean
Even on a towel, the little balls can jump a long way. Make sure your work area is clean