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  1. 05-06-2008, 01:45 AM #1
    jessslp05
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    how to figure force?

    I would like to know how to figure force. The application is; I have a 65 pound gantry riding on thomson rods, A 3/4 inch ball screw with a .2 lead is driving the gantry/router. What is the formula that will tell me what oz/in motor I need.

    thank you for sharing your knowledge
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  2. 05-06-2008, 02:02 AM #2
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    There's some info in this post.

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52090
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  3. 05-06-2008, 02:43 AM #3
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    thanks

    thanks again ger21
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