Hey thanks for the replies,
I will try to answer the questions / solutions posed.
Yes they are the nema stepper motors 23 oz (?). I have done the pocket at 100 ipm and recently at 40 ipm with the same result, a small shelf on the right side. I had done the measurement method to determine the steps per and came up with 1366.767132 for the X axis (assuming it is the X axis in question) the most recent pocket operation was done in two paths, each 1/8" deep. Other than that, I do not know how to check the current for the motors, assuming a loose joint is just a loose connection be it hardware or wire, and Not sure what "trammed" is. I will be searching that next and figuring on doing a recalculation on the steps per.
Again, Thanks and appreciate the help!
rockaukum