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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: LesC on March 15, 2013, 10:19:19 AM
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Hi,
just wondering if I employ a couple of stepper motors for my X,Y,Z axis how do I go about sizing them , any tips welcome.
What is the normal reduction ratio you guys use on the tooth belt stage, I am guessing about 5:1. Ultimately this should give me my resolution right ?
regards Les C
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5:1 would be very high! Sizing will depend on the machine - what are you trying to drive? My small Denford mill has a 2:1 reduction and is quite happy with small type 23 steppers. My Myford lathe has a larger, still type 23 stepper, but direct drive on the X-slide and I think 2:1 on the leadscrew IIRC.
Better resolution comes from using microstepping on the drivers. On the mill, the screw pitch is 5mm, so one full step is 5/(2x200) = .0125 mm. Then I use 8 microsteps per step, so the theoretical resolution is .0125/8 = ~1.6 micron.
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Resolution can also be changed with gearing. You will just need to do some math and a lot of thinking to figure out the best motor,gears,drive for you. Oriental motor has a pretty good utility to help you figure out what you need. I would defiantly do the math my self.
Brett
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Better resolution comes from using microstepping on the drivers.
Hmmmmm - let's just say - debateable :)
Ian
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...up to a point!