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Z Axis

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Rod13, Jun 15, 2021.

  1. Rod13

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    I have some slack or movement in my Z axis. I am able to move it from side to side or from front to back. I have notice when I move it to left, the bottom left roller has space between the roller and the beam. Is there a way to fix this.
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    Rod
     
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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    1) Check all fasteners
    2) Adjust all eccentric spacers properly
     
  3. Rod13

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    Thanks for the fast reply, tried the eccentric spacers, they are not able to move, I will try again
    Thanks
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  4. Russell CNC Works

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    This solution was really helpful. Thank you.
     
  5. Russell CNC Works

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    My Z axis has been wabbling and it looks like the lead screw is bent. I can adjust the eccentric spacers and try to dial it in, but I just don't know if I'm doing it correctly. Do you have a guide to share with me? I'm not against replacing the Z axis, but I sure would like to be able to assess that a few adjustments done correctly wouldn't do the trick. Thank you for letting me jump on this thread.
     
  6. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Checkout


    Full replacement unlikely - a good adjustment and replacing a worn out wheel or so, thats just maintenance
     
  7. Russell CNC Works

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    Man thank you! I'll do some learning and report back!
     

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