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Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Fri 25 April 2008, 23:28
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Posted By Gerald D
Ros, we have not measured the friction of the...

Ros, we have not measured the friction of the gear rolling on the rack. This difficult to measure because the motor has magnetic detents which show a false high force.

My estimate of the...
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Fri 25 April 2008, 23:23
Replies: 21
Views: 22,319
Posted By Gerald D
Greg, you have a gantry weight of 80 pounds...

Greg, you have a gantry weight of 80 pounds [36kg] so far. I presume that is without:
- 4X stepper motors, baseplates, springs, fasteners
- Router or Spindle, with brackets, gas spring, fastners
-...
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Fri 25 April 2008, 17:49
Replies: 21
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Posted By Gerald D
That is really helpful. Thanks!

That is really helpful. Thanks!
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Fri 25 April 2008, 05:50
Replies: 21
Views: 22,319
Posted By Gerald D
I have never measured it, but I would estimate it...

I have never measured it, but I would estimate it as much less than 1kg [2.2#] . The biggest drag will be the cable and hose for the plasma.

Greg, if you are reading this, you have a free gantry...
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Thu 24 April 2008, 22:47
Replies: 21
Views: 22,319
Posted By Gerald D
Ros, Can I suggest that you use PK296-A2A-SG...

Ros,
Can I suggest that you use PK296-A2A-SG (http://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/stepping-motors--1068/pk-series-stepping-motors/pk296a2a-sg3-6?&plpver=11&origin=keyword&by=prod&filter=0)3.6...
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Thu 24 April 2008, 11:49
Replies: 21
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Posted By Gerald D
Thanks Doug, nicely covered.

Thanks Doug, nicely covered.
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Wed 23 April 2008, 12:12
Replies: 21
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Posted By Gerald D
I was hoping that you would answer him Doug :) ...

I was hoping that you would answer him Doug :)

Seriously, you have done some speed trials and know what a top jog speed can be (the plasma only runs at jog speeds and loads). I have never done...
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Wed 23 April 2008, 07:54
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Posted By Gerald D
A shy man from Spain sent me this mail: Im...

A shy man from Spain sent me this mail:

Im a new Spanish reader of your work.
I love this forums and the serious it work.

Sorry, no post this in the forum because my english not is well and...
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