Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Best source for Servo's ??

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>For servo motion control or spindle? For axis drive, 2.5 Hp is WAY
>overkill. I'm running a Bridgeport
>with motors rated for 1/8 HP (continuous) at 1725 RPM! I would advise
>using motors
>slightly larger than this, as my acceleration is just a bit limited with
>this. Assuming a
>2:1 peak torque rating for this motor, I develop a theoretical 715
>pounds of linear force
>on the table. (I can actually go twice that high, at least.) That is
>still plenty of force to
>break cutters off at the collet. So, there's really no purpose served
>with these MASSIVE
>servo motors people talk about, unless you need to accelerate in 1/4" to
>400 IPM speeds.
>Some router applications need this, but it is just not needed for a home
>shop CNC mill.
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>Jon
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