Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Cable Sources/Recommendations?

I was able to get the circular plastic twist lock amp connectors for my
system. I
used these on my "hobby" mill with nice results. They are obviously not
as good
as the aluminum ones, but at a tenth the price, they will do for
a lot of applications. Mouser sells them in small quantities. When
coupled
with the strain relief, they make a nice cable for most applications,
tho I
would probably spring for the big bucks if it was a machine I'd be
selling/upgrading
for someone.

I think I did each side (plug/recept/cover/strain relive/pins for about
$12 per
connector, with 4 connectors for encoders & limits, and 4 connectors for
amp outputs,
plus one for E-stop and other "misc" signals.

murph

Matt Shaver wrote:

>
> Jon Elson wrote:
>
> >
> > Matt Shaver wrote:
> >
> >> There are two applications for which I've been unable to find
> >> cable materials that I really like.
> >
> > Allied has Alpha 2 pair 16 Ga with shield...
>
> I have some pretty old Alpha catalogs, but I really should have done
> some more research before I asked this question. It seems that the folks
> at Alpha (and probably Belden too) have been busy inventing exactly what
> I want:
>
> http://www.alphawire.com/seriess_menu.cfm
>
> The data sheet says this is available in as little as 100' spools, so
> tomorrow I'll call and see just how expensive this stuff is. Maybe I can
> bum a free sample...
>
> Another issue I've been thinking about is the connectors for the motor
> and encoder cables. Most traditional controls use Amphenol MS series
> circular metal shell connectors which are rather expensive ($20-$30 each
> for a plug or receptacle). Some newer machines like Haas and Fadal have
> their own rectangular plastic or die cast shell connectors with the
> company name molded in. I'll have to dig around and see what's available
> now.
>
> Matt
>
> P.S. this looks interesting, but I bet it's not cheap:
>
> http://www.sineco.com/newProducts.html#gmc
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