Re: Newbie: Seeking clarification on the technology used

Hi Dave

Thanks for the response.

> 10uM is about 0.0005 inches ??

Yep, more or less. 10uM = 0.01mm = 0.0003937 inch

The table goes under a microscope lense. It cant be bigger than ~ 6x6
inch.

>couple motors at 200 steps each on the 10 TPI lead screw is 2,000
> steps per inch or 10uM

Where can I get them from, I did google for it, theres thousands of
them, not sure if I am looking at the right thing.

> You may find something on e-bay that is much smaller and comes with
> motors or at least mounts for around the same $$

I am monitoring eBay for any such suitable table :-)

Thanks again
Jay


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
<dave_mucha@y...> wrote:

> Hi Jay,
>
> 10uM is about 0.0005 inches ?? that should be pretty easy.
>
> If you do not have a table, and can stand a pretty large base, you

can

> purchase an X/Y table from for $100 plus shipping.
>
> a couple motors at 200 steps each on the 10 TPI lead screw is 2,000
> steps per inch or 10uM
>
> use a microstepper and presto! bettter than that.
>
> those tables can be found at ENCO.com or Grizzly.com or others.
> should be less than $100.00
>
> You may find something on e-bay that is much smaller and comes with
> motors or at least mounts for around the same $$
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "hc08jb8" <hc08jb8@y...>

wrote:

> > Hello Guys
> >
> > I would like to build a automated X-Y stage for my microscope, the
> > commercial ones are way off my budget. I hope to work with some
> > mechanical guys on this as I have no experience in this area.
> >
> > I would like the stage to move in maximum of 30mm in X/Y

direction,

> > with a precision of 10uM per step. For such a configuration, what

sort

> > of stepper motor is used? Without having to build much of it,

would it

> > be possible to buy major stuff like the X/Y rods off the shelf?

Any

> > pointers is appriciated
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
> > Jay