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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: DarrenUK on July 29, 2014, 04:53:27 AM

Title: New SX3 Milling Machine Z Axis Question
Post by: DarrenUK 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?

Title: Re: New SX3 Milling Machine Z Axis Question
Post by: sbwhart 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.


Stew

Title: Re: New SX3 Milling Machine Z Axis Question
Post by: DarrenUK 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.