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X-axis lack of rigidity

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by william cook, Jan 16, 2024.

  1. william cook

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    I can push on my stepper motor with one finger lightly and move the whole z- axis like 1/8" . I have messed with the V-wheel eccentric nuts over and over with no improvement. What am I doing wrong? pic and video attached.
     

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    Can't play the video. Try a different format.
    Which direction does the Z axis move in?
    Have you checked for play in the leadscrew? - if there is any it is likely to be the lock collars or motor couplers.

    Alex.
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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    You have a duplicate post here on the forum, as well as support ticket 62067 - the support team has replied to your support ticket. Please try to avoid crossposting to multiple platforms, multiple instances of the same question may seem unanswered, if already answered elsewhere
     
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    Christian James Journeyman
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    Your X axis is the problem. - adjust the V wheels that ride along the "X" C-beam
     
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    I posted on here, didn't get a response, so I filled out a ticket. I did email back on the ticket as well. Waiting to hear back. In the future, I'll choose one or the other. My apologies.
     
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    Make sure you check your spam folder. Some spam filters send the OpenBuilds emails there.
     

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