Hi everybody first post :wave:

Since i dont have $30k to spend on a fabric cutter i plan to build my own like this one... (Carlson Pro)

Carlson Design – Plotter Cutters – Pro Plotter Cutter

Since this will be my first build i need some advice on motor and drivers.

X-axis is driven by 2 motors - one at each end of gantry, direct drive on track.
Y-axis is 1 motor - direct drive on gantry track.
Z-axis will be pneumatic up/down.
Tangential control of cutter head will be motor driven.

See vid in above link for details.

What i need is some advice on what type and size of motors and drives to use, from one of you more experienced guys.

Any ideas out there ?

Cheers
Jakob