Originally Posted by digits  Well, I've built my new table/stand, and while it is very stiff it does actually resonate at the frequencies produced by the steppers 
I have mounted my mill on some 12mm thick rubber vibration damping sheet, which does help and I've lined the underside of the table with some soundproofing sheet, but it's still a bit loud for my liking.
Does anyone have any ideas for vibration reducing mounts that will absorb lateral vibrations? I think the rubber is doing a good job of absorbing vertical vibrations, but not lateral ones.
It is quite possible that this might cease to be an issue with my new machine as it is going to use servos and weigh over 200kg/400lb, but I'd still like to have some decent vibration damping feet if possible.
Cheers. |
Are you sure you are level at the feet,
check mcmaster-carr page 1308 I cannot post a link here at work.
otherwise
wood....
preferably natural, and hard like maple or beech placed in key places like shiming under the machine.
BTW hiding the vibrations, does not get rid of them, if they are that bad you may end with bad bearings etc, if they are not already.
chris