Backlash Problems

[jhwatts]

My benchtop mill is experience some bad backlash. Can anybody give me any good ideas on a quick and dirty way of reducing it?

[philbur]

One good method is to investigate the problem then fix it.

It’s like saying my automobile won’t go how do I fix it. You need to take the trouble to give some background/details if you really want some help. Otherwise the silence could be deafening.

Regards
Phil

Originally Posted by jhwatts My benchtop mill is experience some bad backlash. Can anybody give me any good ideas on a quick and dirty way of reducing it?

[NC Cams]

Check out these links:

Ball screw backlash:

http://www.thewarfields.com/MT/CCBacklash1.htm
http://www.thewarfields.com/MT/CCBacklash2.htm

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25181

You're categorically dreaming if you think machining problems can solved by the application of "quick and dirty" methods.

Quickest and dirtiest method I know of is to buy a great, tight machine in the first place.

Otherwise, you slog thru each and every part, find the problem and then solve them bit by bit, piece by piece.