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  1. #1
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    How to figure out what servo size you need

    When searching for servos there are so many options. I have a Sieg X3 and I have no idea what size servo to get for it. Is there a formula or a chart some where?

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    You can find the free Kollmorgen s/w plus other help at this site.
    http://www.electromate.com/technical...morgansoftware
    Al
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

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    Boy thats a complex program.

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    Does anyone have a suggestion as to what size servos the Sieg X3 would need.
    The mill is currently lead screws, but ball screws will be added.
    all screws are 5/8
    The Z screw is 26" with gas piston support.
    X and Y are 12" and 29"
    4th axis turntable is 6"

    What I need to know is should I be looking for 200 oz 400 oz etc.
    Should I look for only nema 23 or 34 frame sizes?
    max min volts amps
    Min RPM
    Should I order some of those US digital optical encoders?

    I just dont know what would be under power and what would be over kill.

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    Anyone?

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    What did the Kollmorgan software suggest?

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    I couldnt understand how it worked

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    Look at www.homecnc.info, a little larger mill with 430 oz-in servos.
    Look at camtronics, http://www.seanet.com/%7Edmauch/ which sells mill retrofits. Maybe he would have a suggestion.

    I tried the software. It is not so difficult to use, however supplying reasonable values is the hardest. Try the leadscrew mechanism and supply the values.

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