RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Gecko and bridgeport

> The real problem is that I have no idea what the steppers are (amps /
> volts). I don't want to harm the steppers with to many amps and I am
> a servo guy that has done very little with steppers. So do you know
> what type of speed (IPM) I should be getting from the machine?? I
> would be very happy with 100IPM But if I have less that is okay.
>
> Thank you and I will read the white paper
> Brian
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html

When I tried my series II with the stock steppers and Gecko G210 drives
I ran them at 65 v or so and set them for the full 7 amps. I was getting
60 - 75 ipm reliably. If I remember correctly the motors are rated at
about 12 amps.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
Sherline & Taig products at Deep Discount
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