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Orac backlash
Posted: Wed 28 Oct , 2009 19:30 pm
by usermaatresetepenre
hi there
does anyone know how to remove/limit the amount of backlash on the 'X' axis of my 'ORAC'
many thanks in anticipation
regards baz
Re: Orac backlash
Posted: Wed 28 Oct , 2009 20:14 pm
by Martin
You will need to adjust the Tab nut on the ballscrew.
If you remove the X axis covers & stepper motor you will see the Tab nut & washer behind the pulley on the Ballscrew. If you release the tab on the washer you should then be able to righen up the nut & reset the backlash.
Re: Orac backlash
Posted: Mon 09 Nov , 2009 12:48 pm
by usermaatresetepenre
hi martin
sorry for the delayed reply, i took to my bed ill soon after posting my problem.
many thanks for you assistance. everything is now sorted and backlash is no longer a problem. regards baz