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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: AlanETM on March 16, 2006, 04:26:08 PM

Title: Backlash compensation
Post by: AlanETM on March 16, 2006, 04:26:08 PM

I notice in the Mach3 manual that backlash compensation is said to be only useful for drilling and turning where the operation can be approached from the same direction.

Why cannot backlash compensation be designed that compensates for the reversing of the lead screw when in continuous cutting? 

Title: Re: Backlash compensation
Post by: Brian Barker on March 16, 2006, 05:27:11 PM

It will at this time I  think ...

Title: Re: Backlash compensation
Post by: khalid on June 06, 2010, 10:01:47 AM

Is it true.. Is it implemented in the latest version Mr.Barker?

Title: Re: Backlash compensation
Post by: budman68 on June 06, 2010, 01:43:20 PM

Wow, old thread!  8)

I will say this, I do small work in aluminum, plastics, etc. and backlash is working correctly in Rev 3.041

I know most say it's not good to use, but I have about .002-.003 backlash on my taig mill and it works perfectly as when engraving tiny little text, (under .100") you can easily see a difference when it's on and when it's off.

Dave