Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: I need more power

Dave,
Take a look at the picture at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mill_drill/files/Homebrew%20powerfeed/IMG_0977
.JPG. Although its gearing to drive the X axis of a mill, I think it would
work on your drill press. He also has a dimensioned CAD drawing on the same
site.

Marv Frankel

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Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:30 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: I need more power


> Hi MArv,
>
> I just pulled the thing apart to get teh numbers for new bearings.
>
> check the photos section - daves stuff - drill1 and drill2 and drill3
> the Large L is what it would look like if I put on a pretty big
> timing pulley.
>
> since the unit is just loosly assembled for the picutres you should
> get the idea, just please don't aske mt to tightent the belt !
>
> It seems the large L gear will fit : ) but I might need a little
> clearance for the parts !
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Marv Frankel <dcdziner@p...>
> wrote:
> > Dave,
> > It might be easier to visualize, if you could post a
> picture or two,
> > of the present installation, or attach them to a direct email to me.
> >
> > Marv Frankel
> > Los Angeles
> > dcdziner@p...
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
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> > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 7:57 AM
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] I need more power
> >
> >
> > > 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 ?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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