Handbook Moglice
Handbook Moglice
Contents Section
Authors:
Bruce Campbell & Drew Devitt
History Diamant Metallplastic GmbH of West Germany was founded in 1886 as a family business.
Diamant continues today as a closely held family company. They were involved in the
earliest days of reactive resins, creating innovative formulations to meet industry needs.
Since the mid 60's they have produced products for machine tool assembly and machine
tool bearing surfaces. Their formulation experience and quality standards allows them to
offer technically superior products in the critical areas of wear resistance, coefficient-of-
friction and dimensional stability.
Devitt Machinery Co. of Aston,Pennsylvania, has been the North American distributor
of Diamant's Moglice and DWH materials to machine tool builders, rebuilders and large
maintenance departments for over two decades. Calling Devitt Machinery for application
assistance means speaking with someone that has experience in scraping and precision
machine alignments. Devitt Machinery offers the widest variety of the product viscosities:
fluid,semi and putty; and convenient sizes: 100gr., 250gr., and 500gr. kits.
Concepts Replication: When you have one accurate part, it is possible to replicate a mating
surface. This eliminates the need for costly match machining or scraping of parts.
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Moglice Types Moglice FL/P Formulation Release Date 1988 - is a fluid with a consistency
“Product Descriptions” similar to gear oil. It can be injected or poured to produce way systems, quill bores,
& Technical Data nuts or tapers. It is also used in the pour and set application technique.
Moglice P-500 Formulation Release Date 1986 - is a slightly thicker fluid with
a consistency similar to honey. It is still injectable and is often used in ball nut
applications, air bearings and in the production of sub-micron accurate bores.
Moglice 628 Formulation Release Date 1985- is a semi fluid having the
consistency of a thin putty and tends to run on a vertical surface with minimal
damming required, but will not run off a flat way. It is most commonly used on
machines with large flat ways because it is easier to mix, apply and get the component
down and aligned.
Moglice 1000 Fluid Formulation Release Date 1997 - is a fluid about the
same viscosity as the Moglice P-500 above. Moglice 1000 Fluid differs in that it
contains Teflon and results in a 25% to 30% further reduction in friction. It also
provides added protection against moisture absorption.
Example: 5” wide x 48” long x .062” thick = 14.88 cubic Cubic Inches to 33 Moglice FL/P
inches x 33 (FL/P) = 491 grams of Moglice FL/P needed. be Filled x 36 Moglice P-500
37 Moglice 628
41 Moglice Putty Hard
37 Moglice 1000 Fluid
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Examples of Viscosities
Used for Different Applications
American
Male Double Vee Way
Lathe Saddle
Putty applied to
bed way will
adhere to saddle.
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DWH grades are designed for static fits in machine assembly so they do not include DWH Types
low-friction fillers. DWH resins are produced in various viscosities and have more “Product Descriptions”
& Technical Data
than 80% metallic fillers. DWH is used to mold static machine components in-place
and to eliminate expensive machining and scraping. It can also be used as a repair
material in maintenance. Common uses for the different grades are listed below.
Its ability to mold to any shape makes it possible to shim with 100% contact.
DWH 310 FL - has steel fillers and is often used to produce bearing seats, align
ball screws, align columns to beds, locate hardened seats in identical pallets, etc.
DWH 311 FL - has aluminum fillers with a lower specific weight therefore, is
less expensive for a given volume. It is frequently used for filling key ways and bolt
holes.
DWH 311 Putty - is a thin putty used in applications where the sealing and
injection method is less practical; for instance, a segmented surface. A thickener
powder is available for ver tical or overhead applications.
Example: 5” wide x 48” long x .062” thick = 14.88 Cubic Inches to 45 = DWH 310 FL
cubic inches x 45 (DWH 310 FL) = 670 grams of DWH be Filled x 31 = DWH 311 FL
needed. 32 = DWH 311 Putty
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Feather key Tests of the static flexural strength showed higher strength than
metal-to-metal due to evenly distributed load.
Center ring
Center rings: Center rings are molded in position after
alignment using DWH 310 FL with a reproducible exactness
of 2µ.
Machine parts: The top part and base of the machine are
aligned by set screws, the top part being sprayed with separater
for eventual disassembly and the edges sealed. The gap
(between 1/10” thickness and several mm theoretically) is
filled with DWH 310 FL by pouring or injecting. (No machining,
excellent damping and cost saving)
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Devitt Machinery is proud to announce Set Right, a two component 100% solids filled epoxy resin
system. Developed primarily from the need to make precision alignments of rigidly attached components
to metallic or composite bases during assembly or retrofit. One typical application is the installation
of a ballscrew nut and bearings. This normally requires a precision shim mounted to a machined flat
surface on a component. Set Right was formulated to our highest standards to achieve precision alignment
and durability without the need for match machining. Set Right is very cost competitive for all alignments
as well as the setting of machinery mounts, leveling wedges and sole plates. Its thin viscosity makes it
easy to use in thin cross sections typically .200" to 1" thick.
Physical Properties
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Liquid Separator W-11 - is an easy flow, ready-to-use release agent that can be applied by a
brush, cloth or spray gun, and will leave a thin even coating. It takes approximately 15 minutes to cure
and can also be polished with a soft cloth.
Spray Separator W-11 - is an easy to use spray release agent that comes in an aerosol can and
can be polished in approximately 15 minutes after spraying with a soft cloth.
Paintable Wax - is a thick general purpose release agent that is applied by brush to non-critical
surfaces to aid in separation. This release agent does not leave an even film but is commonly used on
vertical non-critical surfaces to provide .002" - .004" clearance.
Spray Separator TF (Teflon) - is an easy flow, ready-to-use release agent that can be applied
by a brush, cloth or spray gun and leaves a thin even coating. Typically used on quills and bushings,
it makes detachment easier than with the wax release. It is used when the surfaces must be sheared
at seperation.
Separator Paste - is a light, paste-like consistency with an excellent releasing quality which is applied
with a soft cloth. This release takes approximately 30 minutes to cure and can be polished to a very
accurate coating thickness. It can be left rather thick in an attempt to build up clearance. This is the
most environmentally friendly release agent in that it only contains Petroleum Distillates.
Diamant Cleaner/Degreaser - has been specifically formulated to deep clean metallic surfaces
of oil and grease. With its high delivery rate under pressure, it is used to clean surfaces without the
need for wiping or blow drying. Our cleaner leaves no residue making it an excellent cleaner for
adhesion surfaces.
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Mechanical Preparation A rough surface finish is best for Moglice adhesion, as it increases surface area
of Adhesion Surface as well as providing a mechanical lock for the material. Matte finishes (like a
sandblasted surface) have higher adhesion strength than a shiny surface. When
cutting cast iron it is better to rip it off than to use a cutter that smears the porosity
over. When removing old way liners all glue residue must be removed. Fresh cast
iron can be presented for adhesion by sanding or grinding with hand tools. If
Moglicing perpendicular surfaces on a box way using putty, make sure there is
enough clearance on opposing surfaces for positioning. When upgrading from
metal-to-metal to a low friction Moglice bearing, it may be necessary to machine
clearances for the Moglice. Refer to charts below for surface finishes and coating
thickness recommendations.
Recommended thickness .060 to .125 .060 to .125 .060 to .125 .060 to .125
Practical limits on thickness .015 to .250 .015 to .250 .015 to .250 .015 to .250
Hydraulic resistance to the flow of Moglice through a gap is a factor in coating thickness selection. Please see
the application sections for more details. For gibs, plates or nuts sandblasting is recommended.
* DWH can be used as a near zero clearance filler under plates or between flush mounted components to fill
potential gaps, providing 100% contact. In some areas (around screw holes) there will be physical contact
between the surfaces, the DWH fills all other gaps. This technique is not recommended if there will be frequent
disassembly of the components.
0.030” - 0.060”
Roughen long surfaces
using 60° triangular inserts.
0.047” - 0.060”
0.020” - 0.030”
0.394”
0.039”
Roughness depth
0.012” - 0.020”
0.012” - 0.020”
60° - 90°
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Devitt Machinery also has a deoiling powder used in rebuilding, primarily to act Deoiling
like oil dry; it draws excess oil out of old oil soaked cast iron. The deoiling powder
will change color when it absorbs oil and should be reapplied several times until
it stops changing color. Gentle heat can also be used to sweat oil out of a casting.
After deoiling it is recommended that Diamant spray cleaner, or its equivalent, Cleaning
be used to clean the surface for adhesion. Diamant spray cleaner has a high
delivery rate under high pressure which when used in a sweeping motion on
adhesion surfaces gives excellent cleaning without the need for wiping or blow
drying. After cleaning do not touch the surface with hands, rags or blow with oily
compressed air as it will contaminate the adhesion surface. Be sure cleaning does
not excessively cool the surface causing water in the air to condense on the surface.
Allow a few minutes between cleaner applications for the metal to normalize in
temperature; this prevents condensation and dimensional changes due to temperature.
(See Screw & Nut Injection Methods, Section G) Nuts & Bores
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Coating or Wear Plates If a machine table has phenolic bearing plates or wear plates already on it, it is
cost effective to replace them with plates and then mold a Moglice low-friction
bearing surface over them. These plates or wear strips are often .250” thick and
to fill a gap of that thickness with Moglice would not be cost effective. When
Screwing plates to the table ways Notching phenolic plates for mechanical lock
replacing these plates care must be given to ensure they are securely fastened and
have 100% contact on adhesion side. In some instances these plates have been
Bronze plates roughened found to be worn yet they are still securely fastened. In this instance cleaning and
for adhesion
roughening of their surface for adhesion of Moglice is all that is needed. Breaking
the glaze with a disc sander and notching for mechanical lock is all that is required
besides cleaning.
Procedures for
Installing Plates: 1. Clean glue residue from cast iron.
2. With a grinding wheel cut sur faces to remove glaze.
3. Position plates, then drill, counter cut and thread holes for screws.
Use the following pattern for screws:
4. Move plates off, apply DWH 311, and reinstall plates. Try
not to get material in the threaded holes as it will make it harder to
get screws to go in.
5. Run screws in tight and remove excess DWH with a putty knife.
6. Allow 18 hours for cure.
7. Plates can be sounded for full contact by tapping with a box wrench.
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Checking Geometry The first thing to do is verify the accuracy of the guide or molding surface. Remember
replicating to an inaccurate surface will mean a duplication of the error. Check
molding surfaces for
flatness, straightness
and with no twist. If
molding to a diameter
check for taper and
roundness. When
molding to a screw
mold to the largest
threads. Checking
straightness is commonly overlooked, however it is very important. If overlooked
it can cause premature bearing failure. With the use of a long straight edge and
an indicator, check straightness on smaller machines. When doing larger and
longer ways like those on a planer or grinder, either the lngersoll wire micrometer
or the use of a laser is recommended. Flatness can be checked with straight edges
and a level or with the laser. Again the bearing is a mirror image of the molding
surface. Take the time to check before molding. Remember if there is a low spot
in the bed way of .002” and it is molded, the Moglice will have a high spot of
.002” in that area or what translates to an error of .002” when the slide is moved
on the bed way. When molding to a twist, that error is multiplied depending on
the thickness of the table or the distance between the bearing and cutter of the
machine. Please contact Devitt Machinery or a local rebuilder to make the checks
if this is something that needs to be verified and cannot be done in-house.
Surface Finish The surface finish is important. A ground surface is best, but a finely scraped or
milled surface is also appropriate. The finer the surface finish the longer the life
of the bearing. A surface finish in excess of 100 R.M.S. should be scraped or
stoned to improve the finish.
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Spray Separator W-11: is an easy to use spray release agent that comes
in an aerosol can and can be polished in approximately 15 minutes after spraying
with a soft cloth.
Paintable Wax
(Release-All)
Coating Thickness Separator Liquid Separator Liquid Separator Spray Separator Spray
Unpolished Polished Unpolished Polished
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Separator TF (Teflon): is an easy flow, ready-to-use release agent that can be applied by a brush, cloth
or spray gun and leaves a thin even coating. Typically used on quills and bushings,
it makes detachment easier than with the wax release. It is used when the surfaces
must be sheared at separation.
Separator Paste: is a light, paste-like consistency with an excellent releasing quality which is applied
with a soft cloth. This release takes approximately 30 minutes to cure and can be
polished to a very accurate coating thickness. It can be left rather thick in an
attempt to build up clearance. This is the most environmentally friendly release
agent in that it only contains petroleum distillates.
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Alignment Methods The Moglice molding method presumes that the component is held in its correctly
aligned position while the Moglice cures. There are several ways to align components.
Moglice Shims
Moglice shim is
commonly used in
r e b u i l d i n g
applications. Small
pieces of Moglice
shim in the correct
thickness are Super
Glued to the
adhesion surface.
The shim can be as
small as 1/4” x 1/4”
or for very large
Moglice Shim Sizes
machines as much as
.029” .040” .055” .072” .092” .120” .143” 1"x 1". Devitt
.032” .045” .063” .081” .108” .127” .185” Machinery stocks
Moglice shim in
different thicknesses for your convenience (see chart). On long way surfaces a
series of shims every 2' to 3' down the length of the way minimizes component sag.
For best results, the shim should be positioned in line with structural webbing in
the casting. This minimizes deflection in casting and results in a better print or rub
when checked with marking compound. The component is then set down on the
shims and alignment is checked. Should adjustment be necessary the high shims
can be scraped or plastic shim stock can be added to the low shims. After final
alignment it is a good idea to set it down twice to be sure the alignment repeats.
This method can be readily used to achieve alignments on the order of .0005”. If
more precision is required, alignment jacks or wedges can be used to raise up a
low corner or section the last few ten thousandths of an inch. It is not recommended
to raise the component more than a few thousandths, if the Moglice has already
been applied, because air will be drawn into the bearing surface.
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Centering Rings - Bushing and nuts are typically held concentric with centering
rings that pick up the O.D. of the quill or screw and a reference surface on the nut
or bore housing. (Refer to Section G on Screw & Nut Injection.)
Centering rings.
Jack Screws - The use of jack screws is more common on smaller components like
a lathe saddle or cross slide; however, it is not necessary to drill and tap through
the components. When the jack screws are threaded through a block of steel or
other metal and then that block is secured to a lathe saddle using existing threaded
way wiper holes, it is possible to achieve proper alignment quickly. Remember,
cast iron will bow so do not span more the 36" between jack screws. Jack screws
do not have to contact way surfaces. They can contact adjoining clearance surfaces Jack screws.
and still provide excellent alignment. The use of small jack screws along the sides
of a longer table have been successfully used. If jack screws are used touching
ways, be sure to use screws with brass tips to prevent damaging way surface. This
method allows exact alignment with the ability of fine adjustment at final set. It is
very important to achieve correct alignment with the ability to repeat that alignment
before mixing and applying Moglice. Jack screws can be used without shims.
They are usually left slightly, (.002” or .003”) high and final alignment reached by
lowering to the correct elevation at final set in Moglice. Set screws can be installed
in tapped holes in the actual casting or they can be in blocks attached to the end
of a way.
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Molding in an When rebuilding large machine tools with very heavy and large components it can
Oil Groove Pattern be very time consuming to move the piece to a machine large enough to machine
in oil groove patterns. Another thing to take into consideration is a table 20' long
may have oil grooves 90" x .5” x .06” deep which will require 1500 grams of
Moglice to fill. Taking all this into consideration, it is definitely more cost effective
to mold the oil grooving when molding the bearing. Once the component has been
rough aligned, mark its location on the bed. Lines across the bed at the ends of
the ways to be molded make a good reference for laying out an oil groove pattern
to be molded. When using shims for alignment, blueing should be used on the
shims to verify contact, this also transfers the position of shims to the ways when
Laying down strips of adhesive backed
wax cut to size the component is indexed in the molding area as mentioned above. These marks
are to be avoided when laying out the oil groove pattern. Devitt Machinery stocks
and sells two thicknesses of wax sheeting with an adhesive backing. The thicknesses
are .031" and .063". Simply slice the wax with a razor knife to the desired width
and length, remove the paper backing and adhere to the bed way. The bed way
PHOTO MISSING
should be clean and free of release agent and oil when doing this. If shims interfere
with the oil groove pattern, simply cut wax strips back away from the shim points
Molding surface complete and connect them after molding, with a die grinder. This method is commonly used
in rebuilding. For the OEM it is recommended a master form be produced to mold
the pliable oil groove resin to the desired pattern, remove from mold and then glue
to the bed ways. This saves a lot of time in production. Once the mold is made,
a complex oil groove pattern can be produced time after time, thus eliminating a
secondary machining operation. Devitt Machinery would be glad to help in selections
and applications.
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Injection Methods The injection method was the most common way to apply Moglice. Over the last 10
to 15 years putty and semi viscosities have become more popular in large way
applications. Injection methods are still necessary for molding around 360° as in nut
threads or quill bores. Injection is also appropriate for components that are difficult
or time consuming to align and check.
Sealing The injection methods requires sealing to contain the Moglice in the void to be filled.
It is often necessary to apply the sealing before final alignment because when the
components are aligned the edges are not accessible. It is for these applications, and
there are far too many to cover completely, that will be addressed in an effort to pass
on some tried and proven methods. Remember these blind areas to be sealed must
withstand injection pressure without leaking. The larger the gap and shorter the run,
the less pressure will be needed. The smaller the gap and longer the run, the more
pressure will be needed. Keep pressure down as high pressure will not only move
components out of alignment through hydraulic force but can cause a leak in a location
with no access for resealing. It is not that difficult to create a good dam as long as
pressure or force that will be put against it is taken into consideration. Some of the
most common damming materials are “o” rings, foam tape, rubber tubing like screen
cord, or even Moglice putty. The most important characteristic of these materials is that
they will compress if needed and allow movement of the component into alignment and
still provide a good seal. In the case of Moglice putty as a seal, wait 4 hours before
injecting. A look at the following pictures can be used as a guide to set your dams for
injection. For specific application advice, please fax a sketch of the way system to
Devitt Machinery; we would be happy to advise the best way to seal the bearing area.
Mixing First scrape around walls and bottom of resin container as some sedimentation may
have occurred. After pre-mixing the resin to an even consistency empty the hardener
into the resin container until it just about stops dripping.
Mix the material for 5 minutes. The mixing time is based upon temperature of both
hardener liquid and resin being at ambient temperature of 68° to 72° F. It may be
necessary to mix an additional 3-5 minutes when materials are cold and a slightly
shorter period of time when warmer. If using a jiffy mixer, do not exceed 100 r.p.m.
to avoid generating heat during mixing. When mixing, be sure to scrape sides and
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bottom to ensure an even mix as unmixed Moglice will not cure and causes soft spots
in finished bearing surfaces. Mixing well is critical so care must be taken. Immediately
remove from the container, whether injecting or pouring, as letting the mixture sit in a
container in mass shortens the pot life considerably. The 50 minute pot life starts when
the mixing is started. Moglice uses an exothermic curing system so the cooler it is the
longer it takes to cure and the warmer it is the quicker it cures, so pot life would be
shorter. It is recommended that materials be kept at 68° to 72° F until ready to mix.
When pouring into an injector, available from Devitt Machinery, pour out in a long thin Mixing
stream into a tilted cartridge as this will remove air entrapped during mixing and also
fill the cartridge without entrapping air. Insert piston slightly into the cartridge and turn
over. Cut nozzle tip and allow entrapped air to rise to the tip and vent. Work piston
up slowly to vent the rest of the entrapped air just like a doctor vents a needle.
After venting the injection cartridge it can be placed in a standard caulking gun. When
the tip of the injector is pushed into the injection hole, the catheter tip will make an air
tight seal. Be careful not to let the point of the catheter bottom out in the hole; trim if
necessary to make seal. Injection holes of 3/8” to 1/2” are common. Inject slowly to Pouring
avoid air inclusions and keep pressures low. When Moglice arrives at vent holes keep
injecting until either riser tube or reservoir is full, then remove injector and seal off
injection hole with plug or some other means to keep Moglice from leaking back out.
When injecting a series of holes; when the Moglice comes out of the next hole remove
the caulking gun, plug that hole and move to the hole that had the Moglice overflow
and continue injection, being careful not to push an air bubble into the injection site.
Continue this process until the last riser or vent is full.
Venting
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Vent
Figure 1
Injection
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Large bores can be injected horizontally Riser
or vertically. Figure 2
Figure 2
Riser
Figure 3 Riser
Figure 3
When injecting from the center to both
ends, you can push the material a little
further because it will flow in both
directions. Clay reservoirs at end of the
ways can be used instead of riser tubes.
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Determine your First decide to what accuracy the screw and nut must be made. Some screws hold
requirements critical positioning requirements while others are used for rapid traverse or other
less critical tasks. Keep in mind that typically 90% of the backlash in a screw and
nut is found in the nut. Often, by Moglicing the nut it can operate within tolerance.
This is not always the case, and it may be necessary to regrind or rechase the
screw to achieve the accuracies needed. If it is decided to reproduce a nut using
the old screw, it will be necessary to measure the threads carefully to locate the area
having the least amount of wear. When replicating a nut with Moglice, it is necessary
to mold to the largest dimensions of the screw. If molded to a smaller area of the
screw, the nut will not pass over the larger end.
Choosing the correct separator is important to the fit of the nut. If the
screw is accurate end-to-end, then use standard spray release which leaves a coating
thickness of .0002”. This can be polished to less than .00005". Liquid separator
sprayed from a hand pump can build up .0003" to .0004". For nuts that require
more clearance, paste separator can build up .001” to .003” thickness, depending
The screw sprayed with release agent
and the nut housing is bored out by on application technique. If more clearance is necessary please call for advice.
Howard Hackelton. Remember, Moglice replicates exactly, so checking measurements and choosing
release agents is critical to end results.
Refer to release agents in Section C.
When preparing the nut for Moglice, start by boring out the old threads,
typically cutting the bore .120" over the major O.D. of the screw. The bore of the
nut should be rough cut to improve adhesion. Shallow threads .030" to .060"
wide and deep, cut in both directions (left and right hand), will provide mechanical
lock. Sandblasting the nut bore is another way of enhancing adhesion surface.
On larger nuts, it is possible to leave some of the old thread to back up the Moglice,
Howard Hackelton, master machinist,
but remember the nut will have to be threaded on the screw without damaging the
Philadelphia Gear. Ask for video
interview. coating of release agent, which can be difficult.
Refer to illustrations Figure A and B Illustrate where to drill injection holes and how to vent a nut,
figure A and B whether doing the job horizontally or vertically. Also, take note of the use of modeling
clay to dam openings in centering rings due to thread on screw. In the vertical
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application, this thread opening can be used as a vent. Clay is used to form a
reservoir for Moglice. In the horizontal application, a tube or injection cartridge
can be used as a vent and riser for the Moglice reservoir. Venting and the use of
a riser or reservoir is important because when you stop injecting and pressure is
released, small amounts of Moglice may seep out. The reservoir allows Moglice,
rather than air, to be pulled back into the nut.
Holding the nut body centered on the screw is easily done by using
centering rings at both ends of the nut. The centering rings can be made to pick up
an accurate O.D. of the nut or concentric counter bores can be machined into the
nut ends while the old threads are being bored out. The I.D. of the centering rings
should just slip over the major O.D. of the screw. The easiest way to position the
nut on the screw is to first put one centering ring on the screw past where it is going
to mold. Then place the nut body over the screw and on the centering ring. Next,
treat the screw with release agent where it is going to be molded and position the
second centering ring. With the first centering ring in the end of the nut body,
carefully slide the nut body over the release agent, using the ring to help center on
VERTICAL H O R I Z O N TA L
MOGLICE CLAY
CENTERING INJECTION HOLE
MOGLICE
RINGS INJECTION HOLE
CLAY FIGURE B
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the screw and not touch or rub off the release agent. Bring the nut body onto the
second centering ring and it will be centered. Dam and install vents as indicated
on the previous page and it is ready to inject.
Material Mixing: The quantities supplied in the kits are in the exact ratio
required. It is essential to keep to this ratio. Order kit sizes for particular
applications. The material is available in 100 gram, 250 gram and 500 gram kits.
Mixing Matching injectors are available separately.
Pre-mix: Scrape resin off the walls and bottom of container and pre-mix, as
some sedimentation may occur. Empty hardener into resin container making sure
to empty container until it starts dripping.
Mix 3-5 minutes, scraping sides and bottom: The mixing period
of 3 to 5 minutes is based upon the temperature of the two substances mixed and
the ambient temperature being between 68°F and 72° F. It may be necessary to
mix an additional 3 to 5 minutes when the material is cold and a shorter time when
the material is warmer. If using a mechanical mixer do not exceed 100 r.p.m. to
Pouring
avoid heat generation during mixing. Immediately remove from container (letting
it set in the container in mass shortens pot life considerably). The 45-minute pot life
starts when mixing starts. Moglice uses an exothermic curing system. The cooler
it is, the longer it takes to cure and the warmer it is, the quicker it cures and pot
life is shorter. Although it is not necessary it is recommended to keep resin and
hardener between 68°F and 72°F until ready to mix.
Pouring into injector: After trimming injector tip to provide an air tight fit
at the injection point, the Moglice can be mixed and then poured into the injector
in a long thin stream with the cartridge tilted. The technique removes entrapped air
Venting
in the mix. Placing your finger over the injector tip will stop Moglice from running
out of the cartridge while filling it. Then insert the piston slightly into the cartridge
and rotate so the tip is up. Allow air to purge to the nozzle end; then work piston
up slowly to vent, much like the way a doctor would vent a syringe.
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This method is typically used in rebuilding grinders and planers that have a female
vee way in bed but can be employed on some flat ways. When doing a long table
that is relatively thick the drilling of required injection holes is very time consuming
so the pour and set method was devised to save time. The technique has been
tested and improved over the last several years and proves to be the most practical
Oil return being filled using
approach for these large machines.
rope and tape
By talking about a typical application and trying to explain why each step is done
should give a good idea of how to do it.
The first step is to clean and stone the molding area being used. The adjacent
surfaces must also be cleaned using a solvent so that the masking materials have
good adhesion. This cleaning is very important because you don't want to clean
again later with solvents after taping off adjacent areas with tape and foam. When
setting table for alignment check, put blueing on shim pads so their location is noted
on bed way. With table in position mark the ends of both vee and flat with a magic
marker on the bed. When table is removed shim locations and molding point is
then well-defined and now masking can start. The oil return grooves on both sides
of the flat can be filled with wax (paraffin), clay or foam insulation (the type to seal
Examples of prepared bed ways with
windows and doors). When the oil groove is filled it eliminates vertical edges next
an oil groove pattern installed
to bearing as well as creating a dam down the sides of the flat way to contain
Moglice fluid. This area can also be dammed using round foam or tubing and
masking tape as shown in the diagram.
Tape
Round foam strips, at 1/2” past where the table will be set. Then
surgical tubing or rope spray all surfaces of bed ways with separator
spray.
Take notice in the diagram to the angle of the dam away from bearing, this allows
air and excess Moglice to escape. On the ends of the flat way molding area place
dams using clay or foam covered with tape approximately one inch beyond the
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magic marker lines you drew on bed ways during last alignment check. This will
create a completely closed in area on the flat to pour Moglice fluid into. After dams
are complete, cover all remaining surfaces adjacent to flat way with masking tape
leaving only the bed way bearing area exposed. At this point, lay out the wax oil
groove pattern on way being careful not to obstruct any Moglice shims on the table.
These shim locations are marked with blueing on bed way. When finished with Prepared double vee ways with liquid
Moglice evenly distributed
taping, building dams and layout of oil grooving wax, any oil feed lines in bed
way have to be plugged and filled. Foam earplugs and clay over the top works
best. With a safety razor blade you can trim excess clay from surface. The last
step is to coat all surfaces including tape with release agent.
wax or clay
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25’ long Moglice bearing surfaces molded * Use charts found on A-1 and A-2 to calculate required amounts of Moglice.
with the pour and set method
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This viscosity of Moglice is most commonly used on large flat way applications and
it is recommended that kits be ordered per way rather than trying to divide the kits
between two surfaces, as it can be difficult. The consistency of the material is that
of a thin putty and stays crowned on a flat level surface. This makes it possible to
mold these flat surfaces with little to no damming required. When mixing, first
scrape resin from sides and bottom of container as this will help ensure a thorough
Semi being poured on
mix. Then empty the hardener container into resin container. Mix for 3-5 minutes
large flat bearing
with a jiffy mixer at 100 r.p.m. Be sure the mixer scrapes the sides and bottom of
the mixing tin to ensure an even mix. When mixing is complete, pour Moglice on
the molding surface and spread out evenly, using a putty knife crowning material
to the center. This will help in preventing air inclusions by venting air to both sides
of the way surface.
Example: Box ways. When preparing a box way and its vertical guiding edge
there are a few differences. The biggest difference being the three vertical surfaces
Semi being spread adjacent to the flat way bearings. (Only one of the four vertical edges is likely a
and crowned positive side to be molded at the same time as the flat surfaces.) When molding
flat bearings, the Moglice used is usually in a putty or semi form and the excess
will be squeezed out and onto these surfaces. If molded it will be very difficult
separating the components due to “0” clearance on four vertical surfaces. To avoid
this problem, make sure there is enough clearance and apply at least one layer of
masking tape to the vertical clearance surfaces. This tape will generate a few
thousandths clearance for disassembly. Paintable wax can also be used for this
purpose (See C2). The shim locations and layout of the molding surface is also
done in a similar way as the pour and set procedure. The Moglice will be applied
Picture shows crowning of Moglice to the way surface on large applications and probably to the component on smaller
before setting table applications, but, shim location must be noted on bed way so as not to get hung
up on oil groove wax. Remember, all alignments are made prior to molding and
once the component is set into the Moglice it should not be lifted out except for small
adjustments of .001” or .002” done slowly with screws or wedges. Make sure all
sur faces of bed ways are sprayed well with release agent.
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Putty Putty is a non-slump viscosity and is commonly used on vertical applications or male
vees on a bed way. No sealing or injection holes are required simplifying irregular
or segmented bearing applications.
Pre-mix and Mixing Putty can be mixed in its own container with a small jiffy mixer, or it can be removed
to a clean flat sheet of metal or plastic for mixing with a putty knife. The material
should be mixed for at least 3 to 5 minutes. When using the mechanical mixer keep
speeds under 100 r.p.m.’s to avoid heat generation. On first applications it is
recommended that after mixing with a drill motor the material should still be pulled
out on a flat sheet to verify there are no unmixed bits of resin. Unmixed resin parts
will not cure and will appear as soft spots in the finished bearing. The spreading
operation also allows the heat generated by reaction to be dissipated and extends
Putty being crowned to the the pot life. If material is allowed to stay in the tin or in a mound, the heat remains
center on a strap. trapped and causes premature cure. The working pot life of Moglice is 50 minutes
when kept spread out at 72°F ambient temperature.
Putty being mixed and kept spread to extend pot life Putty being pre-mixed with power
and remove air entrapped mixer at less than 100 r.p.m.
Applying the Material The Moglice is applied by hand using a spatula or putty knife. Apply the first thin
coat carefully and with firm pressure to ensure good adhesion. Apply the rest of
the material avoiding trapped air and crowning to the center, the full length of
bearing.
Setting components Lower components carefully staying level, side-to-side and end-to-end once into the
down in Moglice Moglice. If the element is lifted again, air bubbles will form. With light elements,
additional pressure may be necessary to squeeze out excess Moglice. If clamps or
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tooling. If alignment was achieved with the use of Moglice shim, check these spots moglice
for being high. This is due to the shim deflecting the cast iron. Having such a high
point loading and then when the load is removed, the cast will return to its original
relaxed state making the shim print high to a master flat. Be sure to have shims
near the end (if using shims) of the way to ensure good bearing contact on the ends
after cure.
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Gibs The Moglice replication process makes gib refurbishing quick and economical. So
often ordering a new gib or manufacturing a new one in-house can take days or
even weeks. The Moglice process can take as little as 18 hours. There are several
methods of molding new gib surfaces that have been field proven. One method,
and probably the easiest, is molding a surface to shims that have been fit to the
machine. The first step in this process is to machine approximately .060" off the
gibs and prepare it for adhesion. Machining this surface can cause the gib to bow.
Sandblasting the machined surface may help to straighten it. This sandblasting also
enhances the adhesion of Moglice to the roughened surface. The gib can also be
straightened by peening or using a press, but use extreme care not to break the
gib. Determine the approximate thickness of material required to achieve full
adjustment with feeler gauges. Next, Super Glue two small pieces of Moglice shim
to each corner of the toe. Install gib and remove, checking both contact and depth.
Adjust by scraping or sanding these pieces of shim until the right depth and good
contact is achieved at full adjustment. Super Glue two slightly thicker shims to the
heel surface of the gib and refit by scraping these shims until the gib goes into the
same full adjustment position. Longer gibs may require a set of shims in the middle
also.
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of using shims to fit has been proven to be the best, as well as the safest method of
coating gibs and is recommended. When the gibs are held in place with a removable
keeper or strap, the procedure is modified. After the machine component is positioned
on the way system, make sure the bearing surfaces are all making full contact and
lock the component in this position with clamps or jack screws in a manner that will
not hinder installation of the keeper and gib. Make sure to apply release agent to
the rail system that receives the gib. Surface preparation is then done on the gib to
provide for at least a .060" coating thickness of Moglice. If these keepers are to be
installed in the vertical position or you are not sure how to hold the two components
in correct relationship, the gibs can be screwed to the keepers through the keeper and
into the back of the gib to hold the gib at full adjustment, then molded as if it were
just one piece. The grade most commonly used is Moglice Putty Hard. When calculating
the amount of Moglice needed, use only the amount required (to minimize excess or
the amount squeezed out during installation and tightening). Another procedure
would be to put a coat of Moglice on the face of the gib and after cure, machine and
scrape to fit; however, this is time consuming and not the best way to use Moglice.
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When separating a component that has been molded, keep in mind there is a line-
to-line fit with the absence of all air. The components are going to be stuck together
the same way joe-blocks are when they are wrung together but on a much larger
scale. These molded parts must be jacked apart, one against the other, before trying
to lift them with a crane. The use of jack screws or hydraulic jacks is the best way
Table being broken loose with jack of doing this. Once air is allowed between the way and the Moglice bearing, a
crane can be used.
When lifting with a crane, lift clear of all clearance surfaces to avoid the possibility
of the two surfaces bumping due to the swing of the components, as this could
fracture the bearing surface. There is always excess material around the edges of
the bearing. This must be cut off using a die grinder. Never try and snap off excess
material as this can cause a fracture into the accurate bearing surface, not to mention
the excess cures to a razor sharp edge and can cut like one. Always wear some
kind of gloves when trimming to avoid being cut. Keep an eye out for onlookers as
it is common for them to touch and try to snap off excess material to look at it.
Trimming The preferred trimming tool is the die grinder set up with a resin fiber cutoff wheel
.030" thick. The thin blade removes the least amount of material which means
less dust. Use it to make a surgical cut down to the base material between the
Moglice bearing area and the excess Moglice. The excess can then be chipped
off. Usually a shop vac is used to collect the dust while cutting. The dust is listed
as a nuisance dust but a good mask should be worn while trimming. The dust
Excess Moglice being cut from sides of can cause a rash in
bearing surface
small percentages of
people so long sleeve
shirts are also
recommended.
After trimming is
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pattern if not already molded in. The use of a die grinder and a carbide cone cast iron
shaped bit works well, however, if there is room, a router equipped with a carbide
bit also does an excellent job. After cutting oil grooves, take a scraper and bevel Oil grooves cut through Moglice into
adhesion surface
cut all edges to allow easier disbursement of oil. Restone bearing surfaces and clean
thoroughly. DO NOT oil bearing before rolling table. An oiled surface collects dust
and dirt. Oil should be applied just prior to assembly. Care should be taken when
assembling not to bump or strike the bearing on a sharp edge as this could damage Moglice
Spot marks being put in, after first pass do the same at 45° A Dremmel tool with a carbide bit being used to cut oil grooves
angle intersecting your first pass to break bearing surface
area for oil retention
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Mechanical Prep Two .030" thick 3" diameter cutoff wheels are included in the kit for the mechanical
preparation of the score. These wheels can be fit to an arbor and used in a die grinder
(Note: right angle die grinder is easier to use).
Find the deepest part of the score and make the whole score the same depth. If
the score is not at least .030" deep for cast iron or .010" deep for a hardened way,
Figure 1
then cut it to these suggested depths.
RIGHT WRONG
Undercuts lock material in. Holes drilled in way trap air
and take damage deeper.
Cross section view of typical score.
The suggested depths are a good compromise between giving the score repair
material enough thickness and further damaging the way. Not drilling holes into the
end of the score or making deep cuts allows for the possibility of machining all the
scores out at a future date, during a rebuild for instance.*
The .030" thousandths deep groove in cast iron is deep enough that the side
can be undercut. See Figure 1 for ideal score profile. Even if this undercut is only a
few spots along the edge of the score, it provides extra insurance.
*Ask Devitt Machinery about Moglice low-friction slide way material and
in-place machining techniques for quality rebuilding of way surfaces.
Oil Removal Cast iron is quite porous and absorbs oil almost like a sponge. This is a major
reason for bond failure of repair materials. Oil near the surface can be removed with
Deoiling Powder or mild heat from a heat gun. The Deoiling Powder included, draws
oil from the casting when left in the score for one hour or more. If the powder becomes
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dark with oil, replace with fresh powder until it remains light blue.
Using heat from a propane torch can be faster and more effective, but requires
more care and skill to prevent overheating.
Wipe the score with a lint free rag dampened with the Cleaner spray. Then Cleaning
spray Cleaner starting at one end allowing the pressure to push oil and dirt down
past the opposite end. Because the Cleaner is expanding as it escapes from the
can and because it evaporates quickly, it can cool the metal enough that humidity
in the air may condense into water on the score surface. Be sure the score is
completely dry (allow the way to stabilize in temperature-approximately 5 minutes)
before applying Dichtol or STF.
For cast iron only; not required for hardened steel ways. Sealing
The Deoiling Powder and heat drew the oil to the surface and the Cleaner
removed it, however, oil will still be deep in the casting which must be kept away
from the bond line. Dichtol is a thin liquid sealing agent with a very good capillary
sealing factor. It penetrates and seals the micropores in the cast iron.
To apply Dichtol, brush on generously. Reapply quickly 4 or 5 times trying to
keep the surface wet. Allow approximately 2 hours for penetration; then, with a
dust free cloth dampened with spray Cleaner, wipe the score thoroughly until you
can see no residue left on the surface. Then using a soft brush or rag, paint the
Release Agent around the score. This will prevent any excess STF from sticking to
undamaged way surfaces, being careful to avoid getting Release material in the
score.
Structural Resin (STF) consists of two compounds: STF Powder and STF Mixing
Hardener liquid. Mix 1-1/2 to 2 parts STF Powder to one part STF Hardener liquid
by volume. The consistency of this mix is pourable but can be varied to a putty by
adding additional STF Powder or Alloy Powder to the mix.
The Alloy Powder is used only to lighten the color of the STF, if required, to
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obtain a closer match to the parent metal. It is suggested that you experiment with
smaller quantities of STF to get a feel for mix ratios and pot life before you try to match
the color of cast iron on a repair.
Applications Using a putty knife, work the STF into the score by starting at one end and
working toward the other. This avoids trapping air inside the score. You should be
working quickly during this part of the process. Allow the STF material to be slightly
higher than the way surface. A straight edge or any reasonably flat surface coated
with Release Agent can be set over the score. This results in a flat layer of STF
several thousandths higher than the way surface.
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After curing approximately 1 - 2 hours, remove the straight edge. A putty knife Finishing
or razor knife can be used to remove excess STF that squeezed out over the good
way surface. Then, use a hand scraper or stone with oil to work the STF flush with
the way surface.
Check to be sure the STF is not left higher than the surrounding way. This can
be checked with a straight edge and printing compound or the pivot test can be
done using a setup parallel.
After oiling the way you are ready to reassemble and put the machine back in
service.
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Three basic types of ways exist: plain sliding, rolling element and hydrostatic ways.
The plain sliding way, the oldest type, remains in common use. In this design, the
moving surfaces slide against each other assisted by a layer of lubrication which,
when operating correctly, actually produces a hydro-dynamic bearing. That is a
bearing which guides on a controlled layer of lubrication created by motion.
The Way Ways Were The first machine tools for cutting iron used wooden ways, but by the mid 19th
century, cast iron became the material of choice for machine elements. It had the
advantage of easy formability. Builders could produce it into shapes, cut it with the
single point tooling of the time and hand fit it with a scraping operation. Few other
options existed. When two scraped cast iron surfaces meet with a layer of oil in
between, they slide rather well. For 100 years cast iron to cast iron plain slide ways
were the state-of-the-art in way design.
There is a good deal of art in the production of cast iron way surfaces. Historically,
plain ways represented an important part of the value added by a machine tool
builder. A highly skilled trade called "hand scraping" was, and still is, necessary
to properly fit cast iron way surfaces and make a machine both geometrically correct
and long lasting. But for years machine tool builders have tried to eliminate this
labor-intensive manual scraping process.
Match milling or grinding has only been marginally successful. In most cases, builders
can machine the longer guiding surfaces, but the fitting of the mating component
still requires scraping. In fact, the cost, time and skill involved in scraping plain
ways have been major factors in the current move to rolling element linear way
systems.
Why scrape? Plain bearings do offer important advantages over rolling elements and so scraping
lives on. The scraping procedure attempts to spread the points of bearing contact
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evenly across the whole bearing face, while achieving the correct geometric
alignments. In fitting a way, workers identify points of contact by applying thin
coats of marking compounds to both surfaces. After sliding the surfaces against
each other for about an inch, the technician removes the slide and examines the
bearing points left in the marking compound.
A common standard is ten to fifteen points in any one square inch of bearing area.
It is possible, and to a certain extent desirable, to achieve forty or more points with
repeated fine scrapings. Whether the count reaches ten points per inch or forty, the
percentage of area in contact should be 50 to 60 percent. The spaces between
high and low points provide oil reservoirs important to accuracy and long life.
When bearing contact exceeds 80 percent there is an effect similar to the ringing
together of joe-blocks resulting in "stick-slip" effects.
Thousandths of high and low spots in a scraped surface provide evenly distributed
oil reservoirs, and drains. As motion starts, oil is dragged between high spots
across the whole surface. Perfectly flat surfaces ( 100 % ) at rest would with time
squeeze out all oil and ring together. As this “sticktion” is overcome, the slide must
move the distance between oil grooves to become lubricated. At that point, the
slide rides up on a hydroplane of oil without the draining effects of the low spots
in the scraped surface (like the thread of a tire), the slide rises up several thousandths
causing inaccuracies.
Breaking up a bearing surface with a power spotter, which leaves a series of half
moon shaped marks on the ways, provides a quick fix for this problem. These spot
or flaking marks are not to be confused with scraping. Developed as a cosmetic
treatment, the marks give the surface a uniform appearance. Today, spotting
provides relief in bearing surfaces that have lapped themselves flat by wearing
through their relief. Spotting will not improve the straightness or flatness of a way
surface, but it will help with stick-slip problems.
Scraping is the only way to sculpt flat straight surfaces in cast iron that make contact
evenly across the whole length and width of their mating surfaces. For instance,
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if a vee and flat way were not at the exact height and angle with respect to each
other, one edge of the flat would hit the bed ways causing the load to be focused
on that area. Then the oil layer would breakdown and spalling, scoring or uneven
wear would occur. In other words, unless the technician does the hand scraping
correctly, the slides are not likely to have a long life.
To overcome the problem of spalling and scoring, builders introduce other bearing
surfaces. First there was bronze, a definite improvement in the coefficient-of-friction
for bearing surfaces, especially in nuts and spindles. The dissimilar materials also
reduced spalling and scoring.
The first composite material used in machine tool construction was phenolic; a resin
Non-Metallic Materials and fiber combination often referred to as "Micarta". Glued and screwed to the
underside of the slide, usually 1/8" to 1/2" ( 3mm to 13mm ) thick, this material
further minimized galling and scoring of the cast iron guide ways, but did little to
reduce friction in the slides.
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than taking an equal toll on the more expensive to repair guide surface. In certain
conditions though, contamination can embed into the softer material creating a
sandpaper like bearing surface that will destroy the guide ways.
Low hardness also means sheet-type materials are faster to scrape and
provide some added damping effect. The low compression strength (2,400 psi)
is not a factor in accuracies (except under extreme clamping or over hung loads)
because of the low psi loadings (35 psi) on typical plain bearings, as mentioned
earlier.
If the adhesion surface was machined with care, it is possible to apply sheet-type
material and have a relatively small amount of scraping. Usually though, as in a
rebuilding application on a vee and flat, the use of the same thickness material will
result in the vee and flat with different elevations. This situation still requires a
careful machining and scraping process.
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With the correct procedures, this process eliminates the need for the scraping
process and allows for the standardization of machine dimensions. However, it is
still necessary to breakup the replicated surface because as molded, it exhibits near
100 % bearing contact. This is another occasion to employ a power spotter.
Alternatively, builders can mold reliefs into the bearing surface rather than scraping.
To do so, the builder makes a tightly crisscrossed oil groove pattern that relieves
some 40% of the bearing surface and provides for the even distribution of oil
reservoirs across the whole way. These advanced replication techniques are now
being used with the newest Moglice 1000 , which utilizes Teflon low-friction elements.
The result is high dynamic stiffness in machine elements that are necessary to achieve
fine surface finishes on hard parts.
Coefficient-of-Friction Chart
0.25
0.21
Static Coefficient-of-Friction (lubricated)
0.20
0.18
0.16
0.15
0.10
0.06
0.05 0.04 0.04
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Cast Iron Bronze Phenolic Moglice Turcite B Moglice
P-500 1000
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Quite a bit of controversy exists as to which bearing system, plain slides or rolling What is Dynamic
elements is best for metal cutting. Many consider plain guides superior because Stiffness?
of their high dynamic stiffness. In simple terms, dynamic stiffness equals static
stiffness times damping. Plain slides, due to their large surface areas and oil film
lubrication, develop much higher damping than rolling element bearings which
have very little surface area. Rolling element bearings do possess a high static
stiffness, but taking a high static stiffness times a relatively low damping factor
results in low dynamic stiffness. Plain slides on the other hand, have a high static
stiffness and a higher damping, resulting in a much higher dynamic stiffness.
Plain slide ways experience speed limitations due to their hydrodynamic nature.
The oil in the small gaps between the bearing surfaces acts like the oil in a shock
absorber and the small gap between the surface acts like the small hole that restricts
the oil flow in the shock absorber. This viscous shear resistance is very significant
when you consider the surface area of the bearing and the small gap. Another
disadvantage of plain slides is that at rest, contact occurs between the bearing
surfaces. This contact results in a static friction which is higher than the dynamic
friction once the bearing surfaces generate an oil film during motion. The difference
between static and dynamic coefficient-of-friction results in the phenomenon referred
to as "stick-slip" and can make it difficult to position plain slides accurately when
the application requires very small motions.
Rolling element bearings have seen wide acceptance mostly because they enable
higher speeds than plain bearing surfaces and because smaller axial steps can be
made without "stick-slip" but these advantages come at the expense of dynamic
stiffness.
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Sliding Distance (km)
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2.750 3.000
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Philadelphia Resins A B C Way lube Coolant
Black 2000 Black 1500 Silver 500
12
11
10
9
8
Month 1997
7 B
C A
6 A B
C
5
4
3
2
A -1
1
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 18 22 30 35 51 76 90 100 105
Growth in Microns
D E F G H
MOGLICE Moglice 1000 Moglice P500 DWH 311FL Quick Silver FL Quick Cure
12
10
9
Month 1997
7
6 F H
D E F
5 G
4
3
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 18 22 30 35 51 76 90 100 105
Growth in Microns
O3