Re: gearbox and steppers

Bill,

A number of commercial cnc router systems use a gearbox with their rack and
pinion systems. They should not introduce any additional backlash.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] gearbox and steppers


> From: WAnliker@...
>
> I found a Compumotor Stepper, that would fit a need that I have, but it
has a
> right angle gearbox on it. Will this gearbox introduce extra backlash, or
is
> it something special for steppers, it is driving a ball screw just the
right
> length for my needs.
> Would the gear box be removable? Kind of hard to see as it is still in
the
> unit. Any suggestions comments will be greatly appreciated.
> bill
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