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General Mach Discussion / Re: Big Power Amplifier

« on: December 15, 2010, 07:17:55 PM »

Once again, thanks.
Didn't make myself clear enough, not worried about different ratios, speeds, sizes of motors on the various axis on the same machine, just want to keep the same hardware, electronics, like you say.  Less to sort out, less to remember.  How does SmoothStepper deal with THC, well I hope?  Forget the analog, I'm a believer.
Thanks again,

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Big Power Amplifier

« on: December 15, 2010, 05:44:37 PM »

Thanks for the quick (instant) reply.  You're right, I can gear the rotary down, but I also have a long X axis to move the torch on and I want to keep all the equipment apples to apples.  I haven't determined the final power needed yet but it's more than 'hobby'.  So these drives have a printer port means of communication?  I'll look into these immediately.
How do you have time for biz, as much as I see you on this forum?  But glad you are!
Thanks again,

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General Mach Discussion / Big Power Amplifier

« on: December 15, 2010, 05:20:05 PM »

Hello World,
I'm a big fan of Mach3, on my Tormach Mill and my sefl-built CNC router table.  Now I'm building a 'real' machine, a 20' long Plasma Pipe Cutting Machine.  The rotary axis rotates a 1500 lb pipe, this calls for real motors and real amps.  Question, do any of you know of a drive system in this power leauge that will interface with Mach3, given it's printer port means of communication?
Thanks to all,