Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: using a stepper motor for spindle on a lathe - Baldor spindle motor

Hi Keith

Your 3hp DC motor can function as a servo motor with the addition of an
encoder and a servo drive or amp as they are called. Is there some
reduction (belt or gear etc) between the motor and spindle?

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Clark" <mail@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 5:19 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: using a stepper motor for spindle on a
lathe - Baldor spindle motor


> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Muse" <mtebob1@s...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Keith
> >
> > What is the horsepower of the existing motor?
> >
> > Bob
>
> Baldor 3HP DC 1750rpm motor. Tt has a controller from Electric
> Regulator Corp labelled a solid state adjustable speed box.
>
> It seems possible to control this motor with Mach3 but I assume I will
> need another motor such as a stepper or servo to make the spindle into
> a 4th axis? I will be working with logs 5 feet x 30 inches in
> diameter weighing around 1500 pounds... The 3 HP motor does fine in a
> spindle motor mode. In a 4th axis mode I would expect to move very
> slowly.
>
> Thanks,
> Keith
>
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