As the title asks, what methods are we using to properly adjust gibs? Obviously on a manual machine it would be tightened up and the table (or head/knee) moved untill you feel the axis you are adjusting tighten up then back off the gib a smidgen. With cnc however there is no "feel" feedback. My thought is to turn the peak amp output on the stepper control to approximately 1/3 of the normal peak amp out put, then tightening the gib while moving the axis until the stepper starts to stall out. Then back off the gib adjustment 1/8 - 1/4 turn and turn the stepper control back up.
What other methods are being used to adjust your gibs? Curious to know.
Mike.
What other methods are being used to adjust your gibs? Curious to know.
Mike.