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

Ian,
it is not as bad as you say, but anyway I am as stubborn as you.
I calculate a motor in kilowatt and afterwards I have to translate it into
horsepower to visualize the result to myself.
With a Neton meter you have 100g chocolate hanging on a 1 meter long bar.
Does your hand reach?

Sven Peter

Ian Wright wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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