Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Source of NEMA 42 steppers in the UK

On Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:57:20 +0000, you wrote:

>
>> Easy to make a 34 to 42 adapter plate for the stepper. 34 mount holes
>> drilled and tapped with offset 45 degrees to 42 mount holes. Bolt to 34
>> and you got one with a 42 flange ;)
>>
>
>Once you have done that the pulley needs to be modified to fit the
>different shaft diameter. Then the belt won't line up because of the
>thickness of the adapter plate...

Shaft's likely to be a different diameter anyway, very unusual if shafts
not long enough to allow for something like a 6mm plate for pulley
alignment.

>I would rather stick to a simple bolt-in replacement if possible.

Best of luck <G>.

Steve Blackmore
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