RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Mini-Lathe CNC conversion question

At 03:23 PM 7/7/2004, you wrote:

>Tad,
>
>Just for your information, I converted my mini lathe to CNC earlier this
>year. I am using 187 oz/in motor on the Z axis with 2:1 reduction and a 147
>oz/in motor on the X axis with 1.6:1 reduction. I can run it at better than
>30 IPM for rapids but choose not to run that fast. I am using a PMDX Motion
>Management System for drivers, 35 Volts at 2 amps for each motor, Mach2 for
>the control program and a 400MHz PC to run it. If you have the lathe
>properly adjusted you should be pleased with the results. There are
>pictures at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/7x24Mini-LatheCNC/lst in
>the "John's 7x24 Stretch" folder. If you have any questions plead feel free
>to ask.

Thanks. I looks like I might use these with 3:1 gearing:

MFG: VEXTA
P/N: PH296-02
COIL : 5.5V/4.4ohm/14mH/1.25A
TYPE: 2 Phase 6 lead
STEP ANGLE: 1.8 deg
174oz/in (123N/cm) holding torque. 3/8" dia. X 1-1/8" shaft. 4 corner
mounting holes. 12" leads.
L: 2-1/2" (Body)Sq: 3-3/8"sqWT: 3

$32.95 each

Tad

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