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  1. #1
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    stainless balls "freeze" in tub

    Hey folks,

    I sometimes get the stainless steel balls I use in my vibrating mini tub in a frozen situation: All neatly lined up in perfect order. This literally freezes all movement.

    Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Like making the tub irregular or something? Or turn the walls in to something rubbery?
    Sven
    http://www.puresven.com/?q=building-cnc-router

  2. #2
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    Use a mixture of sizes so they can't line up in a locked matrix?

  3. #3
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    I think I solved it:
    Added a rubber lining to the tub. All profesional machines have it, I did not.
    Sven
    http://www.puresven.com/?q=building-cnc-router

  4. #4
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    Add Dish Soap, could work? I know it does for ceramic.

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