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leadscrew locking lever
Located on the back side of the vertical column, this locking lever locks against the saddle nut to prevent unwanted movement of the Z-axis during machining operations. Manual machines are fitted with a standard on/off locking lever. CNC machines are fitted with an adjustable locking lever that can be used to control backlash in the Z-axis. This function is available as an option on any manual mill as well.
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