Re: What makes a motor a servo? calculating power

> Hi list,
>
> I wonder if similarly constructed servos and steppers (same

> magnets and laminations?) with similar WEIGHTS (don't laugh just

> be compared? If these things were equal, what would their ratings

>
> Perhaps someone with a LOT of familiarity with steppers and servos

> pick a pair?
>
> Just an idea. OK, you can laugh now.
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What makes a motor a servo?

> > power
> >
> > I too am getting more confused on this issue.
> >
> > Why is it that the servo starts out at 60 in-Oz and the stepper

> > out at 600 in-oz.
> >
> > To me, that is like comparing 2 cylinder engine to a V8 engine.
> > Unless there is something I am not seeing, why not run a direct
> > comparison.
> >
> > 600 in-oz stepper against a 600 in-oz servo?
> >
> > 60 Volts @ 6 Amps to 60 Volts 6 amps
> >
> > Or whatever the criteria. To me, comparing a 60 In-Oz Servo to

> > In-Oz stepper motor make no sense at all.