Ballscrew Guys > Amada

Ballscrew Guys are specialists in on-site repair and refurbishment of Amada Laser, Laser / Punch Combo, and Turret Punch linear motion systems including ball screw assemblies and linear way guides.

Please contact us to troubleshoot your issue and follow up with a service request with travel and work estimates. See our flat rate specials and inquire about travel splits if your down time is flexible.

Fast response

We come to you to perform all services, typically within two weeks and completed the same day

Low cost

Our refurbishment services are cheaper than buying new or sending out for a regrind

Minimal downtime

We have serviced and installed hundreds of ball screws at manufacturer's facilities

Ballscrew Repair Services

Ballscrew Guys provide low cost, fast-response, on-site ball screw repair and refurbishment services for your Amada Lasers, Laser / Punch Combos, and Turret Punches. Call (877) 768-4064 for immediate consultation.

Ball Screw Repair and Refurbishment
Ball Screw Installation and Removal
Ball Screw End Bearing Replacement

Linear Way Guide Rail Installation
Linear Way Guide Block Repair and Refurbishment

Clean, Flush, and Lube Service
For mail in service see: Richardson Precision Inc

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Amada EMLK

Amada EMLK 3610nt

The Amada EMLK 3610nt is a combination laser/turret punch system that uses a servo drive punching system and a hybrid laser with a Fanuc 4000-watt resonator. This machine offers high productivity, flexibility and reliability for sheet metal processing. We have extensive experience in servicing the ball screw and linear motion systems on this machine, which are essential for its accuracy and performance. We can provide field service CNC ball screw repair for this machine with minimal downtime and maximum quality.

Four Ballscrews

This image shows three of the four ball screws in an Amada EMLK 3610nt combination laser and turret punch. The bottom ball screw is the X Axis material handler ball screw. The middle ball screw perpendicular to the X Axis is the Y-Punch Axis. The top ball screw is the Y-Laser Axis. Although they look similar, each has unique issues to address when restoring cut and punch accuracy. Most of the time, when field servicing these machines, we can rebuild the ball screws while still inside the machine. However, the Amada is different. To effectively refurbish the ball screws to like-new performance, they must be removed from the machine.

Y-Laser Axis

This is the Y-L or Y Laser Axis ball nut found in an Amada EMLK 3610nt. It was just disconnected from the laser head yoke inside the machine. This is a Japanese ball screw component manufactured by THK. This particular ball nut has twin sets of wipers on both sides, but no real wiper seal. The black ring on both sides of the ball nut is not a seal and does not keep out the black laser dust you see on the ball nut body. This dust migrates into the ball nut and destroys it. Regular maintenance of pumped grease is required to flush out this dust. The lack of lube, mixed with laser dust, is the reason why the ball bearings inside the ball nut wear out prematurely. The ball bearings are ground down to smaller sizes, causing looseness. This degradation of ball bearings later manifests itself into poor cut quality of the laser itself.

Y-Laser Axis Fanuc Servo Motor Coupling

This is the FANUC servo and motor coupling connected to the Y-L or Y Laser ball screw on an Amada EMLK 3610. To service the ball screw on these machines, they must be removed. If the screw shaft is being pulled, it is prudent to replace the end bearings while our field service technicians are there at your facility. Notice the zerk fitting on the end bearing housing. It is there for a reason, but too often it is ignored.

Y-Laser Removed

This is the empty area left behind when the Y-L or Y Laser Axis ball screw assembly is removed for service. We clean out the motor housing and prepare the assembly for new end bearings. The THK ball screw is taken out of this Amada EMLK 3610nt and rebuilt on jack stands next to the machine. After refurbishment, we reinstall and lubricate the ball screw.

Y-Laser Removed Cont.

This photo shows the Y Laser Axis that has been pulled in this Amada EMLK 3610nt. When we field service CNC ball screw repair to this Amada laser turret punch system, we have to take the ball screws out of the machine to rebuild them. This is one of the reasons it takes longer for us to service the EMLK line. On many other laser systems, we can refurbish multiple axes in a single work shift. But on this Amada system, more man hours are required. We typically plan on one shift per axis, assuming we have full repair access, and the machine is powered. If the machine is pressed up against walls or not functioning due to transport or down controller, the repair will take longer.

X-Axis

This photo shows the X Axis covers removed on an Amada EMLK 3610nt Laser Turret Punch. This ball screw assembly is tightly packed into a cavity within the sheet material handler. Notice the cable bearer capping it off. This design requires ball screw removal to service and refurbish. The lubrication line is a clear plastic, which is a nice change from earlier Amada laser systems where they always used copper lubrication lines. While the copper lines are way more impressive and fancier, the plastic lines here are easy to move around for service and easier to repair.

X-Axis THK KX08B0 7866

This is the X Axis running with a THK ball nut on an Amada EMLK 3610nt Laser Turret Punch (Model THK KX08B0 7866). The ball nut was damaged when the anti-vibration support slider sheared from lack of lubrication. The steel channel spacer from this assembly popped up and destroyed the two wiper seals on the flange side of the ball nut.

X-Axis Support Slider

This is a piece of an X Axis part found within an Amada EMLK 3610nt Laser Turret Punch. It belongs to the anti-vibration support slider, which operates in tandem with the X Axis ball screw, moving back and forth on its own dedicated linear way guide rail. This particular part failed inside the machine because there is no real way to lubricate it. When it failed, it jammed up the X Axis but then settled down out of the way, where the machine operated with the problem largely unnoticed until they wanted to start cutting and punching high speed on aluminum sheets. This is another critical system in the EMLK machine line, which often the machine owners and operators don’t really know about. It needs service and cleaning regularly, or it can be detrimental to your machine.

X-Axis Service

This is an X Axis Service on an Amada EMLK 3610nt Laser Turret Punch. The outboard end bearing assembly had been disconnected and removed. That is part of the anti-vibration support slider, which operates in tandem with the X Axis ball screw. This one was damaged and is being replaced along with refurbishment to the X Axis ball screw. BallscrewGuys are specialists at field service rebuilding your machine, providing mobile CNC ball screw repair.

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Models

Amada

Type	Series	Models
Laser / Punch Combos	ACIES	ACIES 2515T ACIES 2515NT ACIES 2515AJ ACIES 2512B ACIES 2512T
Lasers	GEMINI	GEMINI FO-3015NT GEMINI FO-4020NT
	LC	LC 644 LC 667 LC 1212 LC 2415 LC 3015 LC 2012 LC 2515
	LCE	LCE 655 LCE 645	CUSTOMER FACILITY ON BENCH -CALL
	LCM	LCM 6510
	LCV	LCV-6612 LCV-2412 LCV-3015	CUSTOMER FACILITY ON BENCH -CALL
Turret Punches	ARIES	ARIES 255 ARIES 222 ARIES 225 ARIES 245 ARIES 245 II
	COMA	COMA 557 COMA 567 COMA 588
	EM	EM 2510 NT EM 255 NT EM 3612 ZRT
	EMK	EM 3610 EM 3612 EM 3612 M2
	OCTO	OCTO 334 OCTO 344
	PEGA	PEGA 244 PEGA 344 PEGA 345 PEGA 357 PEGA 367 Pega
	VELA	VELA 355	SOME DOUBLE NUT HIGH ACCURACY
	VELA 2	VELA II 355	SOME DOUBLE NUT HIGH ACCURACY
	VIPROS	VIPROS 255 VIPROS 345 VIPROS 357 VIPROS 368 VIPROS 3610 VIPROS KING

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