Warco WM14 – what are these screws for?

Warco WM14 – what are these screws for?

Home Forums Help and Assistance! (Offered or Wanted) Warco WM14 – what are these screws for?

Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #33943
    David Ambrose
    Participant
      @davidambrose86182
      #578254
      David Ambrose
      Participant
        @davidambrose86182

        Hi,

        I am installing a Machine-DRO 3-axis DRO on my Warco WM14 mill. I need to fix the Y-axis reader to the carriage, but there are these two cap screws on the face where I need to fit the bracket, and their heads are proud of the surface. The Machine-DRO user guide shows the holes, but no screws, so there would be no problem fitting the bracket. As far as I can work out, the screws do not do anything, so can be safely removed, but I thought that I would check to see if anyone has any experience of removing them. If I hear nothing, I will phone Warco tomorrow. The equivalent Grizzly manual does not show the screws.

        Edited By David Ambrose on 03/01/2022 15:16:00

        #578258
        Chris Evans 6
        Participant
          @chrisevans6

          I would try removing one at a time. They may be for workholding during manufacture and could be discarded or modified to sit below the surface. They may be there to keep the holes clean ?

          #578261
          David Ambrose
          Participant
            @davidambrose86182

            I have just discovered they clamp the X-axis lead screw nut! So I will need to machine the bracket plate, or use spacers. Funny how the Machine-DRO instructions ignore them.

            #578264
            Dalboy
            Participant
              @dalboy

              Looking at the photo is this end the end of the X axis if so could they be there to hold a bracket for the end of the x axis screw. Just thinking as a mechanic.

              I see you found out while I was typing

              Edited By Derek Lane on 03/01/2022 15:39:26

              #578266
              David Ambrose
              Participant
                @davidambrose86182

                Or I could just apply my brain, and shorten the bolts. Sorted!

              Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
              • Please log in to reply to this topic. Registering is free and easy using the links on the menu at the top of this page.

              Latest Replies

              Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)
              Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

              View full reply list.