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Tolerance issue: HELP

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by P.Abraham, Dec 4, 2020.

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  1. P.Abraham

    P.Abraham New
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    Hi there,

    I’m having an issue where in my y-axis leadscrews don't travel the same distance. The discrepancy is only about 2-3mm between the 2 sides. but it throws off every cut I make. Tolerances are non-existent.

    Example
    starting from the back of the machine (square and flush with the frame), by the time the gantry reaches the end of travel, Y1 = 1000 but Y2 is 997

    I’ve troubleshooted the following
    1. Tensioning leadscrews
    2. C-Beam length measurement

    not sure if it’s stepper motor current, mm/step calibration (done), something to do with the thrust bearings... proper stuck.

    Any help appreciated
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Check (and loctite) grubscrews on the shaft couplers (motor and leadscrew sides both)
     
  3. David the swarfer

    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
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    and balance the current settings, ie make them both the same for Y and Y2
     
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