Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC Rotary Tables

peter_cassar wrote:

>What does one do about backlash on CNC rotary tables? Inevitably
>there's going to be some backlash to allow correct gear meshing but
>say I want to cut a gear where the table is stationary while the cut
>is underway. I dont want the thing dancing about due to slop. Are
>there any automatic clamping methods available?
>
>

Many rotary tables have a mechanism to adjust the worm engagement.
I have a truly ancient indexing head which has amazingly little backlash
after I adjusted the engagement.

Jon