RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] safe temp for steppers ?

> -----Original Message-----
> Hi all,
> What would be considered a safe temperature for continous
> operation of stepper motors ?
>
> I'm running 300Ncm motors with2,8A per phase current using
> G201 geckodrives and the motors reach +40-45 C in half an
> hour or so....
>
> thanks for any ansers,
>
> AW
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It would depend upon the thermal rating for the motors. All the ones
that I have seen marked with a max temperature or with an acceptable
temperature rise had values that were much higher than most of us feel
comfortable running a motor. The unit that I have next to me is marked
for 90°C.

Tim
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