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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: otpco on April 07, 2006, 07:36:33 PM

Title: encoaders
Post by: otpco on April 07, 2006, 07:36:33 PM

what do you guys think of this .I would like to get it right the 1st time if possable bridgeport Moog 4=1 reduction on ballscrew on table servo motor now the problem encoders !! us digital differential type . what resolution ? and can I mount them on the screw rather than on the back of the motor ? greetings to all from downunder

Title: Re: encoaders
Post by: ynneb on April 08, 2006, 12:39:51 AM

Any backlash, no matter how small between the screw and the motor will cause problems, if the encoders are placed on the screw. It will have a bad vibrating effect, while the motors continually seacrh for the correct position.