Re: My dream!

Yeah, like Jan says, I'd go for ACME or metric trapezoidal, and at
least 250 oz-in motors, 400 if you want to go fast. But fast costs $$$

Gerry

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, JanRwl@A... wrote:
> In a message dated 6/26/2004 11:06:03 AM Central Standard Time,
> paul3507@b... writes:
> What have I missed apart from a few weekends of work?
> Paul:
>
> The size of X-Y you ponder, with "V-thread" lead-screws, even IF
stainless,
> will require MUCH more stepper-motor than 110 oz-in! Even if you
were
> pondering preloaded ball-screws, I'd go for more like 400 oz.in.
per axis!
>
> Further, your best bet is "bipolar chopper".
>
> Which is less expensive, GOOD stuff that WORKS, or "surplus
leftovers" that
> won't function in the intended purpose?
>
> Lotsa luck! Jan Rowland
>
>
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