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  1. #1
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    Milltronics VM16 Cent V

    Hi all
    New to Milltronics but got a good deal on a machine so I bought it. I am having a problem with the x axis. It cuts small in comparison to Y, I tried adjusting the scale factor in the parameters but no change. I am running G-code programs so that may be why the parameters didn't change anything. The scale seems to be off about .0012 per inch. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Is the error consistent for all moves? A 2 inch move gives a .0024 error, a 10 inch move gives a .012 error, a 20 inch move gives a .024 error, etc?

    If so, it could be several things: a bad encoder, a bad Ball Screw comp table, the wrong PPU parameter, bad motion control, etc.

    If not, positioning problems are frequently backlash problems: bad or loose thrust bearings, bad or loose ball screw or mounts, loose or worn drive belt or sheaves, etc.

    Good luck finding the problem.

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    Muttley 69

    Any updated info from ZZZZ questions?

    On your G code programes, are they posted from a CAD/CAM?

    If the rate of change stays the same, .0012 accross the travel I would suspect a bad thrust bearing / backlash problem.

    We neeed more info

    questions? just ask

    sportybob

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