Pocket NC V2 - Squeaking Drive Screws

The stock may not be
located in the same position
relative to the origin point
that it was in the CAM
software used to create the
toolpaths
2. Check if the coordinate
system of your machining
setup in CAM is set up so
that the positive Z axis
points at the spindle of the
Pocket NC, the positive X
axis points at the A table,
and the positive Y axis
points straight up from the
B table.
3. Check if the toolpath origin
is also the B table
offset/machine origin point
and that the toolpath
coordinate system is
appropriate. Remember
that the Z axis is always the
Pocket NC spindle.
4. Make sure that your stock
is located in the same place
on your machine as it was
relative to the origin point in
your CAM program.
The drive/lead screws
squeak.
The end of the lead screw is
touching the frame of the
machine when it turns.
1. Make sure that the screw
and the hole are free of
debris.
2. If the noise it minor is is
best to let it wear into
position. The noise should
decrease with time
- Use a very small amount of
general purpose synthetic
grease to lubricate the tip of
the screw.
- Do not grease the whole
screw.
- Do not put grease where it
will contact the
anti-backlash nuts.
- Grease will collect debris
and may cause increased
wear on your machine.
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