Originally Posted by
f757lkk
Hi All,
Long time Lurker first time poster... i've been looking at the site for a long time and recently bought a sieg SuperX3 based on some of the feedback on here. Now i've got to a stage where i'd like to convert to CNC and Syil UK can offer a full conversion kit so to turn it into a syil super X3. I have few questions that i was hoping some of you guys might be able to help me with, please bear with me, i realise i have alot to learn!!!!
1. the Syil system uses stepper motors directly driving the ball screws, wheras most of the conversions/homebrew conversions use belt and pully. what are the pro's and cons/reasons?
Direct drive requires some precision alignment- not conducive to Chinese machines- or use of a flex coupler- problem is the "flex" part of that. By using a belt/pulley arrangement you can tailor the drives to the speeds and torque you want. You can also use double shafted motors and put a handwheel on the motor for manual motion.