Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Drill and tap stepper motor shaft?

Hi Jason,

I wouldn't want to try it!

I think you'll find that you won't miss the handwheels at all after a
while! Instead of "cranking over to 1.00", you can just give an MDI
command "G1 X 1.00", and it'll do it FOR you!

Alan KM6VV

andesign2@... wrote:

>
> I am in the process of adding stepper motors to my Taig mill. The
> motors are single shafted, however I would like to be able to put
> handles on the motors so I can use the mill in manual mode. While
> playing with the motors today I realized that there was a hole in the
> back case under the specification sticker. The hole exposes the back
> of the motor shaft. Is it possible to drill & tap the back of the
> shaft so I can rig up some sort of handle? Will drilling & tapping
> hurt the motor?
>
> Thank You,
>
> Jason
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