Journeyman 250 X axis noise

Just purchased this mill and have no experience with Tree or Dynapath 40m control. I do have the manuals which are helpful and I’m kind of learning things as I go. I’ve found that when I jog the X axis in fast or rapid mode I’m getting a rather annoying high pitched squeal. I’m concerned it may be due to a dry ball nut. This machine of course has the automatic lube system but I don’t know of any way to confirm if the nut is receiving lube? Any ideas what could be causing the noise and what I can check? I thought it may also be the screw end bearings but haven’t had time to investigate.

The spindle likewise is making a rattle noise occasionally when decelerating. I’m guessing bearings are likely the culprit there.

Thanks for any insight offered!

Dan

...turn up the Radio vs the noise??


Dynapath 40--is good running?

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Originally Posted by machinehop5

...turn up the Radio vs the noise??


Dynapath 40--is good running?

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:) :) great idea!

It’s running yes, not sure how well yet as I’ve only done simple MDI commands. I bought this mill knowing it would need some TLC but the fact that it’s fault free to begin with is a bonus.

Found the source of the squeak / screech in the X axis. I removed the table shroud for cleaning and inspection and the noise is gone. It must have a non factory bend in it somewhere. TG it wasn’t the screw and bearings.