Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] I need more power

Hi,

One sure way of increasing power is to go servo, you get more bang for the
buck in the same space.

Regards,

Terry

> Hi guys,
>
> I'v got a NEMA34 single stack on a drill press feed.
> the stepper has a 24 tooth XL drive gear and the drill have a 72 XL
> tooth driven gear.
>
> I'd like to increase power considderably.
>
> I am thinking that my most obvious choices are;
> get a bigger stepper,
> add a jackshaft and another timing belt set
> switch to a gear motor
> add a worm gear.
> change down feed to a ball screw or something.
>
> I've been looking at gear heads for Oriental motors, but they seem
> like they are for AC motors, not steppers.
>
> I am limited on space, could use a NEMA34 triple stack. I am
> wondering if I would then need to switch out from the XL belts?
> (my 50 tooth L gear is HUGE ! so that is not real attractive)
>
> any suggestions ?