Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tawagawa Seiki steppers

cadcamcenter@... wrote:

> brian wrote: "Hi, yea 5 phases, it's patent is held by Berger/Lahr
> makers of steppers and other type drives. I dont know how many
> wires,but i dont think the 5 wire ones are 5 phase."
>
> It is stamped "5 Phase Stepper"
>
> Jon: 'Yes, absolutely. (Now, not ALL 5 wire motors are 5 phase.)
> But, my Vexta 5-phase motor and Super Vexta 5-phase driver have only
> 5 terminals for the motor connection. Both units clearly state they
> are 5-phase on the name plate."
>
> Contacted the local Oriental Motor office, but they were not too
> cooperative when they found out I was trying to get a controller for
> non-Vexta motors. Anyway Vexta seem expensive.

Yes, their stuff is definitely high quality, and fairly high priced.
But, they make a LOT of it, and you can usually find a fair number of
Vexta or Oriental Motor items at eBay.

Jon