Lubrication Checkpoints for Routine Inspection

Lubrication is a maintenance topic that should be handled according to the machine manual. This article does not define lubricant type, quantity, or interval. It gives production and maintenance teams a practical observation checklist for support communication.

The main purpose is to record visible signs before abnormal movement, noise, or wear becomes a larger problem.

What to Observe

During routine inspection, check from safe positions:

• Whether the machine shows abnormal sound during movement.
• Whether sliding, clamping, table, or rotary movement feels different from the known stable condition.
• Whether there are visible dry marks, contamination, or foreign material around moving areas.
• Whether lubrication-related alarm or reminder information appears on the controller.
• Whether maintenance records show a missed inspection or uncertain service history.

Do not access protected moving areas during operation.

Information Maintenance Teams Should Keep

A useful lubrication record may include:

• Machine model and machine number.
• Date and shift.
• Person responsible for inspection.
• Lubrication point group according to the machine manual.
• Material used according to the factory plan.
• Any abnormal sound, movement, residue, or visible contamination.
• Photos after the machine is stopped and safe, if needed.

This record helps compare current condition with previous inspections.

When Lubrication May Be Part of a Support Question

Lubrication condition may be relevant when the machine shows:

• Unusual sound during clamp, table, slide, or rotary movement.
• Movement that becomes less smooth over time.
• Repeated motion-related alarms.
• Visible wear or abnormal heat near moving areas.

These signs do not prove that lubrication is the only cause. They simply mean lubrication history should be included in the support record.

Support Message Checklist

When asking Deboge for review, send the machine model, movement that appears abnormal, alarm screenshot if any, maintenance record, and safe photos. State whether the issue appeared suddenly or gradually.

Related Reading

• Maintenance
• Daily Machine Inspection Checklist
• Process Issues
• Pre-start Checklist