Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: MachMotion vs. DIY for a Bridgeport

OK, I kept thinking that that number wasn't right.
Haven't seen a Bridgeport either.

So listen to Henrik here.

Danny

Henrik Olsson wrote:

> Hi Danny,
> I think you've got that a bit wrong.... The G540 does not contain 4 G203's.
> It contains 4 G250's which are rated at 60% of the voltage and half the
> current compared to a G203 (50V/3.5A vs 80V/7A), that makes quite a bit of
> difference when talking about Bridgeport sized machines.
>
> I'm pretty sure that a G540 and the 200oz-in NEMA23 motors you referred to
> are too small for a Bridgeport without going to ridiculous reduction rations
> between the motor and screw. Most Bridgeport conversions I've seen runs on
> 600-1200oz-in step motors.
>
> /Henrik.
>
>