Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] HTD Pulleys

TerryOwens99@... wrote:

>
> Can someone tell me if 5 mm x 15 mm HTD pulleys and belts are man
> enough to drive the X and Y axiz of my bridgeport clone milling
> machine fited with servo motors? Or should I use 8 mm x 20 mm (or 30
> mm wide) pulleys and belts?

I've got 9.5mm (3/8") wide belts on my Bridgeport manual retrofit, and
if I turn the acceleration up just a little, it will break a belt literally
within a minute! And, my motors are quite wimpy. If you have strong
motors, I might recommend the 30 mm belt, and definitely go bigger than
the 15 mm.

Jon