Re: Smaller machine stepper motor speeds and resolution

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., bjammin@i... wrote:
> At 12:58 PM 5/16/02 -0000, you wrote:
> >5mm pitch leadscrews for X,Y & Z axes, these are geared via small
> >timing belts to the stepper motors at a 2.5:1 ratio. Motors are
200
> >step per rev. This works out at 0.01mm per step (about 0.0004")
> >which you could halve in 400 step per rev if you wanted to.
>
> I run the same pitch and ratio, and use 400steps/rev motors. I
really need
> more power, am running them on about 3.5 amps each and they quit
following
> at about 2000-2500 steps/sec. However, there is no lack of force
available.
> These will easily shift bolted-down parts such as tooling stands,
and lord
> help you if you get a finger pinched in there.
>
> Regards, Hoyt
>
>
> Anti-virus request: Please do not add this email addy to address
books
> Belfab CNC - http://www.freeyellow.com/members/belfab/belfab.html
> US Best MC - http://www.freeyellow.com/members/batwings/best.html
> Camping/Caving -
http://www.freeyellow.com/members/batwings/caving.html
> Doubt the tolling of the clock but not the crowing of the cock