Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Bleed Resistor... Do geckos need a fan?

Abby,

I feel that a bleed resistor should be used to discharge the capacitor after
you shut off the power.

You defiantly need to use thermal paste. Without it you will not get the
proper heat transfer from the Gecko drive to the heat sink.

I always use fans in my control enclosures. You will also need to provide a
hole (with a fan filter and cover) at the opposite side so that air can come
in.


Bob Campbell
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----- Original Message -----
From: "AbbyKatt" <cnc@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 5:27 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Bleed Resistor... Do geckos need a fan?


>I was wondering..
>
> Power supply is all nice and working now, and am about to hook it all up
> to the geckos.
> I was wondering: Do I need a bleed resistor across my cap? What happens
> if I neglect to put one in?
>
> Also, do I need a fan for geckos, I'm only going to be doing a peak of
> 12 amps @ 50V, and I have it already bolted to some nice aluminium. Will
> I need thermal paste?
>
> Thanks!
> ~Abby
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