Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: wire question - another question AMPS

In a message dated 5/29/2003 7:49:50 AM Central Standard Time,
davemucha@... writes:

> Does the wire need to be rated for the full continuous amp rating or
> can one just de-rate the wire by 50% ?
>

Dave: It's not a function of "average heating due to voltage drop" or
anything "practical" like that! If there is a significant intermittant/irregular
voltage-drop even ONLY when running at higher speed, etc., you can loose steps,
and NEVER "figure out" what the [deleted] is going on! Just USE the 16 ga.
wire, and have NO problems due to V. drop!


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