02-28-2016, 03:57 AM
Hi,
Took some pics.
Trouble is, when one thinks about it, if the cross-slide isn't locked, it can effectively 'float' against the feedscrew and any accumulated slackness in said arrangement.
The tool will be deflected by whatever cutting forces, and follow its own path dependent upon those forces.
If the tool via the cross-slide is locked, it has to remain in a fixed positional axis, and hopefully turn a true cylinder...
Complete picture of front of the Cross-Slide, showing the Dial lock etc...
The Taper Attachment showing the three points of suspected accumulated movement...
The Cross-Slide Antibacklash Adjustment Screws...
The proposed TEE nut to slide along the Travelling Steady TEE slot...
Took some pics.
Trouble is, when one thinks about it, if the cross-slide isn't locked, it can effectively 'float' against the feedscrew and any accumulated slackness in said arrangement.
The tool will be deflected by whatever cutting forces, and follow its own path dependent upon those forces.
If the tool via the cross-slide is locked, it has to remain in a fixed positional axis, and hopefully turn a true cylinder...
Complete picture of front of the Cross-Slide, showing the Dial lock etc...
The Taper Attachment showing the three points of suspected accumulated movement...
The Cross-Slide Antibacklash Adjustment Screws...
The proposed TEE nut to slide along the Travelling Steady TEE slot...
Chris Wright
North Lincolnshire.UK
Colchester Master 6 1/2"(13"), Elliott Rapidmil, Clarkson MkI+
North Lincolnshire.UK
Colchester Master 6 1/2"(13"), Elliott Rapidmil, Clarkson MkI+