Having had a couple of unexpected small tolerance issues, and being a newbie to CNC milling, I realised that backlash could be the problem. I measured the backlash at 0.03 mm on X and Y, and about 0.02 mm on Z. Are these of the order to be expected on the Novamill please? I have switched compensation on in Mach3 and it seems to have improved matters.
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check the angular contact bearings on each axis, they may need adjusting.
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Thanks, worth a try. But presumably the ballscrews aren't perfect anyway, do you know what the spec is for them, or what might be achievable on the Novamill please?
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the ballscrews are ground and have double ballnuts, so they should have zero backlash. I've not seen one yet with bad screws, and i've seen quite a few.
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That's encouraging! I will check the thrust bearings and gibs.
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Hi,
Did you manage to eliminate the backlash? I have about the same on mine. I tried adjusting the thrust bearings and gibs but it is still about 0.02mm on all axis.
Did you manage to eliminate the backlash? I have about the same on mine. I tried adjusting the thrust bearings and gibs but it is still about 0.02mm on all axis.