RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Best way to mount Gecko modules ?

A CPU heat sink and fan will keep a Gecko G210 or G320 (and I am sure
the others, but this is what I have experience with) cool as can be when
running a Bridgeport series II all day. That is what I used when I first
set up Bridgett. IF the fans stop spinning things do get hot pretty
fast. Without the fan going it was hotter than I like, but still
probably not over 120 - 130°F.

This is not a nuclear reactor we are cooling hear. 12" x 24" of real
finned heat sink would probably be enough to cool at least a dozen Gecko
drives at full tilt with convection only.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
Sherline products at Deep Discount
Mach1 & DeskCNC with credit card ordering
www.KTMarketing.com/Sherline

> -----Original Message-----
> Would that be enough area to dissipate the heat? Say, 3
> hours use, on a warm day? Even with a fan I'm not thinking
> so. Might shorten the life I think. Would be worth it to go
> big I think. Even Intel's Slot-1 (older) CPU sink is only
> 2"x5". I'm thinking 12"x24" Minimum (w/ Fan) for 3 of them.
> Even with the good efficiency it has to deal w/ some amps
> under load. Would this be a little overkill?
>
> Vince
>