Originally Posted by
mattinker
P.S. an one got a solution for my maths problem!
I would think a 1944 Colchester at least deserves servo's
I would expect it is on the beefy side and not exactly a 'table-top'
For Break-away torque, the method you describe, or similar would work, you can also get an idea using sizing programs like Kollmorgen etc, http://kmtg.kollmorgen.com/motioneering/app_engine/ . which introduce the inertia motor to load aspect (Free).
Al.
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