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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring?

Posted by Jon Elson
on 2002-04-09 10:31:45 UTC
RC wrote:

> Jon..... I want to use the DC Brushless motor for my "Z" axis, it also has a
> gearhead, I was hoping, since it is geared down, that it would help in
> accuracy, and resistance, so the drive will not move when powered down.
> Pitch of leadscrew is 8mm, 9" of travel.....

Unless it is a zero-backlash gearhead, then it will make accuracy WORSE,
by adding backlash. I have a ballscrew directly attached to the quill, and
I have no problem with it moving when powered off. Will you be driving
the quill, head or knee?

Do you have the servo driver for this motor?

Jon

Discussion Thread

kdoney_63021 2002-04-08 09:10:38 UTC Brush DC servo not for contouring? Les Watts 2002-04-08 09:33:31 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring? Jon Elson 2002-04-08 23:05:16 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring? RC 2002-04-09 03:14:57 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring? Jon Elson 2002-04-09 10:31:45 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring? RC 2002-04-09 13:53:00 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring? Jon Elson 2002-04-09 22:49:35 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brush DC servo not for contouring?