bdfairlie
22nd August 2012, 08:03 PM
Hi Guys
I have a NOVA DVR XP that is just coming up to 12 months old. Great lathe, ideally suited to my requirements with some really good features.
Over the last few months it has developed a problem. The indexing mechanism has developed some angular "slop", which has gradually increased, until now it amounts to more than 1 1/2 degrees; a situation I find totally unacceptable.
I have checked the tightness of the indexing pin mechanism in the lathe casing. No movement there. The "slop" appears to be the result of an increasingly sloppy fit between the indexing pin and the housing that attaches to the casing (between items number 47 - index pin - fan and 48 - guide bush in the parts breakdown diagram in the manual).
Has anybody else experienced this problem? What is the cause? Presumably I can obtain replacement parts (under Warranty?) but will the same thing happen again?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Bruce
I have a NOVA DVR XP that is just coming up to 12 months old. Great lathe, ideally suited to my requirements with some really good features.
Over the last few months it has developed a problem. The indexing mechanism has developed some angular "slop", which has gradually increased, until now it amounts to more than 1 1/2 degrees; a situation I find totally unacceptable.
I have checked the tightness of the indexing pin mechanism in the lathe casing. No movement there. The "slop" appears to be the result of an increasingly sloppy fit between the indexing pin and the housing that attaches to the casing (between items number 47 - index pin - fan and 48 - guide bush in the parts breakdown diagram in the manual).
Has anybody else experienced this problem? What is the cause? Presumably I can obtain replacement parts (under Warranty?) but will the same thing happen again?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Bruce