Causes and protective methods of rust on machine tool guide rails

I. Reasons for Rusting of Machine tool Guideways

Rusting of machine tool guideways can lead to a decline in the accuracy and stability of the machine tool, thereby affecting the processing quality. The main reasons for the rusting of machine tool guideways are as follows:

Chemical corrosion: Machine tool guideways often come into contact with water, oil and other chemicals. If these substances are not cleaned up in time, it will cause the machine tool guideways to rust.

2. Oxidation: Machine tool guideways, when exposed to the air for a long time, are prone to oxidation, leading to rusting.

3. Humidity: During the operation of machine tools, they are easily affected by humidity. Excessively high humidity can cause the guide rails to rust.

Ii. How to Protect Machine Tool Guide Rails

To prevent the machine tool guide rails from rusting, the following measures can be taken:

1. Regular cleaning: The machine tool guide rails should be cleaned regularly, especially the parts that produce a large amount of oil stains and dust during the machine tool processing. Cleaning should be carried out every shift to prevent rusting caused by chemical reactions.

2. Moisture-proof measures: It is necessary to maintain the temperature and humidity in the machine room and keep it dry. Humidifiers and dehumidifiers can be used to control the humidity to prevent the machine tool guide rails from rusting due to excessive humidity.

3. Coating treatment: Special treatments such as galvanizing and spraying are applied to the surface of machine tool guideways to form a protective film, which can prevent the guideways from rusting and enhance their wear resistance at the same time.

4. Lubrication: The machine tool guide rails need to be lubricated with oil regularly every day. This can reduce mechanical wear and prevent rusting.

5. Regular inspection: Regularly inspect the surface of the machine tool guide rails for obvious rust. If rust is found, it should be dealt with promptly.

In addition to the above points, there are also some details to pay attention to, such as avoiding the use of cleaning agents containing acidic substances and keeping the machine tool clean and hygienic, etc.

In conclusion, rusting of machine tool guideways is a very troublesome issue. To prevent this from happening, good protective measures are needed. By taking measures such as regular cleaning, moisture-proof treatment, surface coating, lubrication and regular inspection, the rusting of machine tool guideways can be effectively reduced, ensuring the normal operation of the machine tool and improving the processing quality.