I'm running a 5x10 torch mate 8020 table and want more speed for cutting thinner gauge and I want to add a z axis as a router. My current setup is a flashcut 501a with a separate motor driver box that has applied motion 2035 drivers that are maxed out @ 2 amps running 262 oz nema 23 steppers. The sutup works great cutting thicker material but stalls @ higher feed rates.
I'm wanting to keep the 501a and software and only change the stepper driver box and steppers, the new flash cut setup is all built into one box it appears to use applied motion str-8 drivers with a 501a inside also. Would it be better to stay with nema 23 steppers or go with bigger 34's? My setup uses rack and pinion and belt reduction.