9 Proven & Useful Tips to Maintain Your Press Brakes (1)

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9 Proven Useful Tips to Maintain Your Press
Brakes
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Press Brakes. The most important tool for any
company running a production plant or factory.
Even if you search for Amada press brake for
sale online there would be tons of options
available there to choose from. They are
expensive too, which means that they need
intensive care and maintenance from your side to
ensure its smooth functioning. To help you
maintain Press Brake machines for better-extended
work life, we are bringing you some useful tips.
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9 Proven Useful Tips to Maintain Your Press
Brakes Wipe it out! In general, it is
advisable for all types of electronic machines
and Amada machine replacement parts. Dust and
dirt are among the worst enemies of these
machines. Therefore, make it an essential step
to regularly wipe down and clean your press
brake machines. You can also use rust protectant
to apply on the possible surfaces. Lubricate
Rails and Ball Screws It is important that the
back gauge is working and cleaned properly. To
keep all the dust buddies away, lubrication is
the key. Lubricate your rails and ball screws
according to manufacturers schedule. Make sure
that you wipe off all the
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excess lubrication after the application to make
sure it does not collect debris and
contaminants. Dont Forget Cooling Fans They
would be at the back of your press brakes
electrical cabinets. If I am not wrong, they are
also known as vent filters. Dust usually blocks
them. Therefore, make it a practice to remove
them and clean out at least once a month or as
needed. Make sure you keep the door closed except
when you access it. Clean the Lens Every
day! Lenses of your press brakes are the heart
of these machines and Amada machine replacement
parts. Even a small scratch on the lens can
diffuse the laser. Therefore, make sure to use a
clean, non-abrasive cloth to wipe off the dirt
and clean the lens. Pro tip Keep a specific
cloth set aside to clean the laser every morning
before starting the machine to prevent any
build-up on the lenses.
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Cleanse the Surrounding Area You dont want the
press brake machine getting dirty. Therefore, it
is wise to practice cleanliness in the
surrounding area as well. Make sure that you
dont have any junk lying around the machine
area. It will help prevent further issues
meanwhile increasing safety and productivity as
well. Tidy the Tooling They collect dust
easily. Make it a habit to change the wiping oil
on a regular span. They make a huge difference.
Make sure that you clean underneath your bottom
die and wipe off the top part of the upper punch.
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Seating the Press Brake Tooling Whenever you
load and unload your tooling, make sure that it
is seating in a correct manner. Sometimes it
becomes an issue that affects your press brake
working. It is important that the upper tool is
under a bit of tonnage to make sure its up where
its needed. You also need to periodically check
and verify the proper alignment of your
tooling. Inspect Your Machine This should be a
part of your regular maintenance cycle. Inspect
and check your machine while cleaning to ensure
if other parts are working fine. It helps you to
monitor and solve the issues causing any unusual
noises when you operate the machine. And when
needed you can search for Amada replacement
parts online to buy the new ones. Check and
tighten all your necessary bolts and connections
on a monthly basis.
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Park the Machine Right At the end of the day
when you are done with the working, park the
machine in the bottom position. You can rest the
beam down in the die or on blocks every night.
With the cylinders and valves, it becomes much
easier when the hydraulics don't have to hold
the ram up. Even if the press brake is brand
new, pressure might bleed of holding this much
weight.
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