[SOLVED] Cutting Shapes Correctly, Axis not moving properly over long distances

[JasonMcsorley]

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Y axis binding or not moving [Resolved]

During cut jobs after awhile the Y axis seems to not want to travel fully. My belts are tight but how tight is the right tightness to ensure the Y axis stays square? I’m burning through material and bits when the job binds and the bits cut at half thickness into the material. The Y carriage moves smoothly most of the time but in the middle of the Y axis it seems to bind more often. I have a feeling my belts aren’t tight enough but I don’t want to break them by over tightening. Any tips on the c…

Basically: Turn the POT one small notch and test again. There are images in that post that describe.