And so it begins, new PM-30MV...

[Thanatos41]

I changed mine out with some brass hex bar on the x and y axis. I did a press fit with some cap screws and loctite 609.

 

[sdavilla]

First chips.

WOW, this is soooo nice. Was so excited I forgot the parallels.

X-Axis mount for glass scale. The pocket is for a spherical washer to adjust out the slight slope.

Next up is drill and tap two M5 holes into the cast iron base.

 

[davek181]

You are soon going to wonder how you survived without a mill. You will soon be visualizing parts hidden inside of solid stock.

 

[sdavilla]

Just love this thing. Reminds me of way, way back in high school metal shop class. Nothing like the smell of way oil.

 

[sdavilla]

Y-axis 5um glass scale mounted.

Still have to disassemble again to trim/paint base mounting bar. And add a few tapped holes for chip shield. While the glass scale has nice double seals, there's a slight gap between bar and base that needs to close less that area becomes filled with chips and other mess.

Spherical washers worked great. There's a pair between mounting bar and base. Another pair between encoder and its mounting plate, then a pair where plate mounts to saddle.

 

[xr650rRider]

That's your Y-axis.

 

[sdavilla]

That's your Y-axis.

Fixed. Thanks.

 

[sdavilla]

The real x-axis now.

I need more light...

 

[sdavilla]

Heads up for other recently received PM30-MV owners. The M6 socket head screw bolt that tightens the z scale end to the spindle was missing on mine. Never noticed it until now.

A M6 x 25 socket head screw works with a snug fit.

 

[sdavilla]

X/Y axis scales final install.

Z-axis scale installed.

And y-axis bellow sorted out.