Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Climb milling was feeds and speeds.

> OK, after a little thought (after Jon's explanation) I figured it out.
> Say I have a .10" slop. I crank the hand wheel clockwise and I'm
> eventually drawing the lead nut toward the handle. All is cool.
> If I stop however, I can still grab the table with both hands and give
> it a tug and it will still move towards the handle by almost as much
> as the backlash.
>
> This is what can happen climb milling. While I'm drawing the table
> toward the handle, the cutter can take a bite and move the table still
> more towards the handle by as much as the backlash. Bad.
>
> Thanks. Needed a little nudge.

When I want to climb cut on my manual mill I tighten up
the gib lock screws enough to provide the friction
necessary to prevent grabbing. Cuts have to be light but
I can usually manage say 0.01 inch for a nice finish.

Kenn