Re: removing encoders from motor shaft

Joe,
I think you have the right idea, I'm going to try the same thing I
believe. I'll probably make two and try to squeeze them together with
a clamp or press and maybe keep from bending anything, hope it works.
Terry

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com, Joe Vicars <jvicars@c...> wrote:
> I have the same problem Terry described removing delicate glass
> encoder wheels from old plotter servo motors. I successfully
removed
> one that was already broken by gently prying it off with a little
> stanley nail puller. It takes a little pressure to break the
RTV-type
> adhesive, but once you get it going it comes off smooth. It is very
> dicey however, the encoders on the ones I have are only .007"
thick. I
> think there is a better way.
> I am going to make a wedge type tool to remove the other
encoders,
> like a Jacobs taper chuck key. Looks like a little horseshoe with
> shallow ramps on both sides.
> Good luck.