Maintaining Your Router for Optimal Performance

 Maintenance 

The MultiCam Router will provide years of productive service if it is maintained properly. There are daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance steps required for each machine based on a 40-hour work week. MultiCam recommends that any routing system used in excess of 40 hours a week should have the maintenance schedule adjusted accordingly. 

Daily 

• The following tasks should be completed at the beginning of shift daily on the MultiCam Router: 
• Wipe down rails and clean out racks 
• Inspect water lines 
• Blow or vacuum any chips off the machine 

Weekly 

The following tasks should be completed at the end of shift weekly on the MultiCam Router: 

• Complete all daily tasks
• Clean the machine thoroughly and remove any excess grease grime 
• Vacuum the filter on the control box 
• Blow out any build-up in the rails or racks
• Remove, clean, and replace the filter or filters on the vacuum hold-down systems 
• Check oil levels in the vacuum hold-down system and fill if necessary 

Monthly 

The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift monthly on the MultiCam Router: 

• Complete all weekly tasks 
• Grease all the linear bearing cars, this can be accomplished with multipurpose Lithium Grease
• Clean any racks and screws with a scrub brush and degreaser 
  

  Collets, filters and tool holders.

Quarterly 

The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift quarterly on the MultiCam Router: 

• Complete all monthly tasks 
• Remove X- and Y-axis covers to inspect transmission or gearboxes for wear 
• Check the tabletop bolts and tighten if needed 

Bi-Annually 

The following tasks should be completed at the end of shift bi-annually on the MultiCam Router: 

• Complete all quarterly tasks 
• Turn off power and vacuum out any debris in the electrical cabinet 
• Replace belts on all transmissions 

 

Other areas to regulary maintain, include checking your Gasket tape for wear and tear to ensure an optimal hold on your CNC table. As well as regularly checking your collets and tool holders for replacement or cleaning and filters to ensure that they are working optimally to filter out any debris that accumulates during the routing process.

 

As always, please reach out to [email protected] for questions about parts or file a support ticket online at www.multicam.ca/support