# Tensioning system to improve performance in bottom corners

**URL:** <https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/tensioning-system-to-improve-performance-in-bottom-corners/4256>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Tags:** chain, tension\
**Created:** [June 6, 2018, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/tensioning-system-to-improve-performance-in-bottom-corners/4256 "2018-06-06T12:38:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![ChuckC](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/chuckc/32/5964_2.png) [@ChuckC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ChuckC)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/tensioning-system-to-improve-performance-in-bottom-corners/4256/101 "2018-07-18T00:40:21Z")

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Because the Maslow is intended for entry level hobby CNC, to be used with entry level software like Makercam and Easel; I agree firmware should have ability to automatically slow down speed when chain lengths are at far lengths, indicating a bottom corner cut.

That being said, today i tried a very slow bottom corner cut at only 9 IPM (instead of usual 35) and unfortunately had same failure as two other pieces in red danger zone. Half tempted to try again at 4 IPM… any thoughts other than adding medium duty [retractable lines to bottom](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dog-leash-for-chain-tension/4782/14) ?

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/d/df6d68e25c36ecf9dd926882dc4e130b3457a958.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/maslowcnc/original/2X/0/037921aa7ee35452ad2e0aad32fca7d7f6b4eeca.jpeg)

Sidebar: [Dog Leash for Chain Tension](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dog-leash-for-chain-tension/4782/14)

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