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Offline DarrenUK

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New SX3 Milling Machine Z Axis Question
« on: July 29, 2014, 04:53:27 AM »
Hi all,
I have just taken delivery of a new SX3 milling machine from Axminster tools, over all I am very happy with it. Much better than my old SX2 machine.

One issue I have noticed is that although smooth the Z axis is a bit noisy somewhere at the back at the base.

Is this normal? Or do I have a defect machine. Can other SX3 owners confirm?
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Re: New SX3 Milling Machine Z Axis Question
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2014, 12:22:01 PM »
Hi

I have a x3, and found it a good machine,  but when new I had to strip it down to install,  and found that the bevel gear for the z axis was badly installed this could only be corrected  by fitting a new shaft from the handle.


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Re: New SX3 Milling Machine Z Axis Question
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2014, 03:40:55 PM »
Thanks Stew for your reply.

I will I think unbolt from the bench, twist it around and remove he back cover just to have a look and see if anything looks wrong. Probably just needs a clean and re grease.
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