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  1. 10-19-2020, 10:54 PM #1
    Woodworker100
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    Clicking on Y axis

    Noticed the Y axis is clicking/ticking on my backup CNC machine.

    Odd thing is, it only does it going left. Its been well lubricated.

    Any ideas?
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  2. 10-20-2020, 05:40 AM #2
    CitizenOfDreams
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    Re: Clicking on Y axis

    Well, you need to find out what exact part is making that noise. The "clicking in one direction only" sound could be the belt drive, if there is one in your machine. The belt creeps towards one side of the pulley and then snaps back.
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  3. 10-20-2020, 08:26 AM #3
    Woodworker100
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    Re: Clicking on Y axis

    Quote Originally Posted by CitizenOfDreams View Post
    Well, you need to find out what exact part is making that noise. The "clicking in one direction only" sound could be the belt drive, if there is one in your machine. The belt creeps towards one side of the pulley and then snaps back.
    Thanks for reply.

    Its a ball screw. I have zeroed the noise to either the ballscrew (the part connecting to the spindle holder) or the travel rail above or below.

    I made a vid but its too large to attach and upload.
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