Re: stepper vs servo

I intend to cut acrylic using a 6"od slitting saw, and do light
aliminum milling and drilling operations. Also will use for wood
carving / routing. The mill will be as a knee type.

Thanks for your response!!





--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "kdoney_63021"
<kdoney_63021@y...> wrote:

> What home production do you mean? I assume you mean metal since

you

> mentioned R8. If you going to work in metal, what type? What type

of

> precision do you need? Is this mill going to be a gantry style?
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "smeboss" <c65pratt@c...>
> wrote:
> > Hello, I am designing a cnc system from the ground up, and want

to

> > get some advice. Which motors are the best suited for home
> > production use? I intend to build a 18 x 12 x 8 with r8 spindle
> and
> > 1 - 2.5 hp motor.
> >
> > Thanks for your patience and responces!!
> >
> > Charles