My cnc unit has slight moves along Y axix

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nitro270
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Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:01 am
Model of CNC Machine: mach3

My cnc unit has slight moves along Y axix

Post by nitro270 »

any body has idea why my CNC machine has an unwanted moves along Y axix
it is a milling unit ( 5 axis) and moves about 1 mm along Y axis every min of work, so is not consistent
any help appreciated

phred
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Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:04 pm
Model of CNC Machine: gantry mill (chinese)

Re: My cnc unit has slight moves along Y axix

Post by phred »

hello
i have had similar problems on my mill
i would suspect electrical interference ,this can originate from motors with brushes that are worn
also from electronic motor controllers , or just a loose connection.
is it a new machine or has the fault arisen after some use?
phred

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