Re: servo motor shaft 5/8 to 1/4...best way??

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "etauch" <erictauch@a...>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am considering some servo motors which have a 5/8 shaft, but I
> need to couple to 1/4 shaft couplers. I cannot open the couplers
> up enough, so I am trying to figure out the best way reduce the
> shaft diameter, or maybe attach a 1/4" adapter endpiece.
>
> My question: Can the shafts be easily removed from a servo motor
> to be chucked up in a lathe? Will I never get the thing
> re-assembled properly? Maybe even chuck the motor in the lathe
> and power it up!!??
>
> All suggestions appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric

If you have a lathe make a coupler.

if you remove 3/8 of the shaft OD, you are permantly lowering the
maximum torque of the motor.

Making an adapter is much easier. make a sleeve with both a 1/4 ID
and a 5/8 id. or get a 5/8 coupler and make a 1/4 to 5/8 bushing.

Dave