Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: gm-cm to oz/inches conversion?

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From: <e.heritage@...>

> Why aren't steppers measure in newton meters of torque? It'd be easier for
> everyone wouldn't it?

So what's them then??? I know what an ounce is and an inch and I can make an
arm 'x' inches long and hang a weight of 'y' ounces on it but I'm damned if
I've ever seen a Newton I could hang on a metre long bar. Might as well use
Btu's per fortnight - just as understandable as Newton metres.


Ian
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