Re: bridgeport stepper motor specs - help

Thanks Jeff! I am trying a jumper change in am minute.

Keith Clark

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "washcomp" <jeff@w...> wrote:
> Other than a couple of details, you can consider them pretty
similar
> to the Geckos. I have to get to my BP to find the settings. I'll
> try to get them to you this weekend.
>
> BTW, I have elected to slow things down to 100 ipm for max speed.
> One of the reasons for the speed on my tool is probably that the
> table runs on liear rails rather than dovetails.
>
> Jeff
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Clark" <mail@t...>
> wrote:
> > Jeff, thanks, I was hoping you were using the Geckos. What
step
> > rate and accel and decel values do you use?
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "washcomp" <jeff@w...>
> wrote:
> > > Kieth:
> > >
> > > I'm using API CMD-261 drives. I'm at about 67 volts DC to the
> > > steppers. The NEMA 43 steppers are direct coupled to the
screws.
> > >
> > > Jeff
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Clark"
<mail@t...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Jeff, What drives do you use to move your Bridgeport so
fast?
> I
> > > > have mine wired at half winding with 7 amps and am limited
to
> > 20ipm.
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > > Keith Clark