Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Screw Size----Stepper Size?

Mike, I would seriously consider fixed end timing belts, or rack &
pinion. What is your desired resolution and budget?

erie


surfbuilder2003 wrote:

>Hey evryone....I have been having great feedback, thanks to all. I
>have also been looking through the faq page and have been getting
>some good info from there. I am starting to look for screws and
>steppers now. However, I do not want to make any critical mistakes
>and buy the wrong sizes. My table is going to be 10' x 4'. I have
>gotten some suggestions on my large screw. I heard it needs to be 10'
>x 1.5" and I need at least a size 42 stepper motor to turn it. I want
>to connect all these directly, no belts or chains. I heard they dont
>last as long and make everything run slower and less precise. For my
>y axis I am going to get a 4' x 1" screw but do not know what size
>motor. And my z axis alls I know is I probably want a 2' screw but
>dont know what diameter or size motor. There will not be much
>pressure on the bit as alls I will be cutting is foam. Thanks in
>advance for any help.
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>Mike
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