Reducing X and Y Axis Backlash on a RF-30 Mill/Drill

[rgsparber]

Hi Rick,
What value(english or metric) do you consider as acceptable on this type of mill/drill machine ?
As I don't know a lot about those, it interest me to give a value to my customers when they want a new lead-screw on this type of tool.
Thanks.
PG

Given that the leadscrew is steel and the nut is bronze, I expect that the leadscrew would never wear out. The nuts have take up adjustments but there is a LOT more to the story as explained in my articles. You can set the backlash to zero if the leadscrew is perfectly parallel to its ways.

Does that answer your question?

Rick