Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] what guage wire to use?

John,

I use 16 guage wire.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] what guage wire to use?


> Hi again everyone, I am getting real close with the Bridgeport cnc
> conversion, and have yet another question. I am using 750oz motors
> from TMG and gecko drives along with a power supply from Bill
> Griffin. The motors came with 6wire molex connectors on them, with
> the .093 terminals. I went to radio shack to purchase the mating
> connectors, and I see that the maximum size wire that can be put in
> them is 18 guage. That seems a little thin to me, I will be putting
> about 5 amps through the wire, will 18 guage be OK?
> Thanks; John
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