X3 Maintenance

[Thorpydo]

So I'm somewhat new to the game.

I've got a CNC'ed X3 running flood coolant. I've only run a couple parts on it so far. The table is starting to get some spots on it from (I believe) the coolant. Should I wipe down the machine after use, every time? I know I need to start oiling the ways. What should I use? Am I going to have a problem with oil in my sump and how can I combat this?

I've also got a small amount of surface rust on the column. What do I do prevent this? I know WD-40 is not the solution but I don't know what to use or where to get it.

Thanks,
Adam

[ataxy]

What ratio do you use for your cutting fluid? Yes you should clean your machine after a job.

[Thorpydo]

Hi,

Fluid is blasocut 2000 universal. I mixed a ratio of 8.33:1. Directions were anywhere from 5:1 to 20:1.

I figured that as it evaporates I can easily add water until I've reached 20:1. As I've read, adding concentrate is another story because it doesn't dissolve if its added to a already mixed solution. Could I mix up a small batch of something like 3:1 or 4:1 once I've reached that point, bringing the 20:1 down so that I can simply add more water?

Thanks,
Adam