Re: Mill/Drill conversion update

The motors are NEMA 34's and I'm using a 2:1 ratio (to make the math
easier :) ) for both X and Y. Due to size constraints, I'll be going
1:1 on the Z-Axis. I don't anticipate that being a problem, but I'll
find out later this week.

Jeff

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "methadras" <aymani@a...> wrote:
> hey jeff,
>
> looks really good from here... question, what is the motor size and
> torque spec. and what is the pulley reduction on the y-axis motor
> pulley to the y-axis pulley...?
>
>
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > I posted a couple more pictures of my Mill/Drill CNC conversion
> > in the "Jeff's ... " Photo folder.
> >
> > I'm actually a bit further that what the pictures show. I now
have
> > both X and Y axes fully automated, and am using the 2-axis
> > capability to create the motor mounts for the Z axis. I should
have
> > all 3 axes functional by this weekend.
> >
> > It was quite a thrill to see and hear both motors running up and
> > down to trace out a circle. My wife though it was a siren
outside!
> > The system seems to be pretty accurate, and my backlash with
> > the non-preloaded ball nuts is only about .002 per axis. No-load
> > feed rates are in the upper 50's (inch/min) after some
> > acceleration adjustments, and everything seems to be working
> > well.
> >
> > I'll send out a final post and more pictures once my Z-axis is
> > complete. Until then, I'd be happy to answer any questions you
> > might have.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Jeff Swayze