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Re: Stepper Motor size

Posted by shymu@b...
on 2001-10-03 06:02:39 UTC
Look at post 31106 for software to calculate your needs. Factors such
as screw pitch and diameter make a big difference on torque.


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., karl@c... wrote:
> I'm looking for stepper motors for my second CNC mill. My Bridgeport
> Series 1 has LARGE steppers. I don't have the specs. but I guess at
> least 2000 oz/in.
>
> My second mill is a full size bridgeport type knee mill which needs
a
> CNC upgrade. I'm using Ahha Artisan FWIW. The control uses 48 volts
> and needs 8 pole motors.
>
> Anyway, I'm looking for large steppers and can't find any. My first
> question is what size do I really need? I do the conversion from
> oz/in to foot pounds and steppers seem really puny. For example, 540
> Oz/in. = 2.8 foot pounds. A typical power feed is 35 to 70 foot
> pounds.
>
> Anyone have a source for large steppers? Preferrably used, or at
> least inexpensive.
>
> Karl

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