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Randy Replogle Randy Replogle is offline
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Default Machining Aluminum question

Bob Engelhardt wrote:


When I climb mill I take small cuts (.005 or less) AND I use hand
pressure on the table to take out the backlash. I.e., I push on the
table in the direction of travel. Works for me.

Bob




Does your mill have table locks? Just snug them up a little bit for some
resistance.

Oh...........


"in the direction of travel" ?? So the screw isn't advancing the table,
only keeping it from advancing?

Randy