I have a new Jet mill with power feed. I tried it today for the first time and had a question. When I engage the feed the unit makes a popping sound. It is the same in either direction and the powerfeed works fine. Is this just the clutch engaging or is something wrong with the unit? Do all power feed such as Servo make this sound? Thanks, Steve
Jet Power Feed on Vertical Mill
Feb 05, 2005
4 Replies
It's the clutch. All the Servo type power feeds I've seen make this sound. ERS
Thanks Eric... -Steve
Just make sure you stay in "neutral" for a few seconds when changing directions. Otherwise you'll hear a sound you definitely won't like. Neutral turns off the powerfeed motor and the idea is to let the gear train spin down before reversing. Nok
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