RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Lead screw error compensation

> In the old jig borers, I think the Pratt and Whitney was this
> way, the table nuts were on a lever arm, and the end of the lever
> followed a linear cam that was specifically designed to
> compensate for the error in that particular acme screw. That way
> the dials
> always had the correct reading for the table position. No reason
> that I can think of that this couldn't be done in software.
>
> David M. Munro

I think I read in the release notes for the newest build of EMC that
leadscrew compensation of some sort is now supported. Don't remember the
specifics and it may have been varying backlash comp depending upon position
on the screw.

Tim
[Denver, CO]