Tips on tramming the nod of benchtop mill PM25MV

I thought for sure I'd strip the bolts considering how much force I was putting into it. I sure hope it will KEEP the tram now. I got both axis to around a thou
 
Besides breaking or stripping fasteners, one of the reasons they should be torqued to manufactures specs is to prevent damage or distortion to the parts being held together. On many things damage can occur at far less torque than the fastener is capable of handling.
 
I would have gone with Grade 8 nuts and as well as 10.9 socket head cap screws....I wouldn't worry about issues with those anymore and you can crank on them without fear of breaking or stripping....but thats me....
 
you might ask PM what torque settings are suggested for those fasteners....
 
The epoxy for trimming that has been mentioned is available with a compatible solution that you can brush on any surface that you don't want the epoxy to stick to, such as bolts or flange surfaces. With this, if you screw up the first attempt at least you haven't done permanent damage to the mill
 
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