Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Where to buy a servo (inexpensively)...

I bought the Baldors from AJS controls in upstate New York. I'll have to
dig for the address and phone. The model was MTE-4070-BLBCE. This is their
generic (meaning available) motor, with tach and encoder.

The best quote I got on this motor was $674.75 about two years ago from a
local vendor here in GA. Baldor has a weird pricing scheme with ridiculous
mark-up. The price you pay seems to depend on the mood of the salesman when
you call. One dealer actually quoted me $2500, but that was before we was
chums.

Doug

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Where to buy a servo (inexpensively)...


>
> Doug,
>
> I think the latest price is for an SEM motor. Autocon (Dynapath)
> told me they are using a different supplier now. 4-5 years ago I
> paid approx $875 for the Baldor replacement through Autocon.
>
> At that time Baldor said the motor was an OEM special for Autocon and
> they could not sell direct to me. Who knows what's special about
> it. Most likely the cable connection for one thing. The armature of
> my first bad motor had "Dynapath" written on it in felt marker, I
> assume that was done at Baldor, so for whatever reason it looks like
> they were putting a special armature in Autocon's motors.
>
> Where did you buy the Baldor for $770? It'd be nice to have as many
> sources as possible.
>
> I'm in Seattle.
>
> thanks,
>
> Doug
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, "Doug Harrison" <prototype@c...>
> wrote:
> > Doug;
> > $760 each for Baldor 650 in.lb. servos is about half of list
> price. That's
> > a good discount.
> > I paid $770 each for 450 in.lb. Baldors which list for $1145.
> >
> > Where are you located?
> >
> > Doug Harrison
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <dougrasmussen@c...>
> > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2000 10:35 PM
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Where to buy a servo (inexpensively)...
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Group,
> > >
> > > I need a servo motor. Specs are off the old Baldor motor.
> > > 650 oz in. 2500 max rpm. 150 VDC max. Tachometer and 1000 line
> > > encoder.
> > >
> > > My Y-axis motor went south (most likely got coolant in it). The
> > > machine's control maker has new motors for $760, ready to bolt in.
> > > Except they're out of stock until 9-25. The price isn't too
> > > outrageous since it gets you back up making money right away.
> > >
> > > If I can find an equivalent for a good price I might go that
> route.
> > > Even if I'd have to spend a little effort soldering the
> connections
> > > for the cable.
> > >
> > > In the past whenever I've had a bad servo I've had one overnighted
> > > from the dealer and was running again within 24 hours. This time
> I
> > > don't have that option. My other option is to buy a rebuilt motor
> > > with correct cabling from a CNC repair outfit, but they want
> quite a
> > > bit more for the rebuilt than a new one costs!!!
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > >
> > > Doug
> > >
> > >
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