Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] operating temp of stepper motors

Ken,

Stepper motors do run warm. I am sure that others on the list can tell you
how hot is too hot.

Bob

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] operating temp of stepper motors


> I've not had the opportunity to run long jobs in the past but now
> that I am beginning to run longer jobs I noticed that the stepper
> motors run quite hot and wondered if this is normal. I measured the
> case temp of my stepper motors measureing 150 degrees F. These are
> 23 sized motors wired in parallel at 4.1 amps.
>
> Should I be worried about this temp or is this normal?
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> Ken
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