Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: wrong guy, but have servo question.

Wally K wrote:

> Good post Mariss, now does anyone know how many max pounds of thrust
> you should have on a bridgeport table for realiable milling on heavy
> loads.

I used 1000 Lbs of linear force when I did my Bridgeport conversion.
I think it came out fairly close to that. Now, that combines both acceleration
forces and cutting forces, but at constant speed 1000 Lbs would be available.

I used 200 Lbs force for the quill, as that is what the Bridgeport J-head's
overload clutch is set to on the power feed. I punched the wrong jog button
and brought a boring head down on my hand once, and it sure FELT like
200+ Lbs!

Jon