Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Is this a crazy idea?

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 23:35:04 -0600, you wrote:

>I need a little more power on the x of my router table. Thinking about
>putting another stepper at the other end of the x ballscrew and making it
>the "a" axis. Then I could slave "a" to "x" and double my power.

From what I've heard, the electronics can get tricky. You might do
better to do a fractional ration gear, say 1.5 to 1, or a belt drive
if practical, or increase the stepper/servo motor size.

Harvey

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