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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] which steppers to buy?

Posted by Jon Elson
on 2001-05-27 21:00:37 UTC
Jerry Kimberlin wrote:

> marble here wrote:
> >
> > Ok Group every one is saying to use at least a 200oz
> > stepper .I called Smithy and asked then what they
> > would suggest stepper s for the 17X20 3 in 1 they sell
> > I was told that a 150 oz stepper and a 3:1 timing gear
> > now I am confused is this rating they say too small I
> > do have these stepper s now.
>
> Isn't that the same as a 450 Oz stepper? If you gear the stepper
> 1, and the screw at 3, that multiplies things, torque-wise.
> Maybe 1-1 ratio and a 200 oz stepper is all that is needed.

Yes, the 3:1 reduction triples the torque, but it cuts the speed
(very roughly) to one THIRD! A larger motor and a smaller
reduction ratio should be able to deliver higher speed, given
a couple provisos. The driver and power supply need to deliver
higher current to the larger motor.

Jon

Discussion Thread

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