Originally Posted by wjfiles I am building my first Mill/Router and would like to find out what size steppers I need
I cannot related holding torque to Horsepower.
I know that I would need the equivalent of A Half Horse Power
as I will be milling Alluminium.
Can anyone advise what size Steppers I would need.
The More I learn The Less I Seem To Know
BFiles |
You might want to start a new thread titled something like "What size steppers for use in machining steel and Aluminum?" under the milling and machining forum.
The reason for this would be to get input from the guys who do machining on a daily basis, or are in business.
Sorry you did not get any answers to your question regarding the size of steppers needed. I will give you an estimated starting point, which is an estimated guess, and that is about 1200 oz/inches. The guys on this site can tell you about the reduction ratios to get more torque for milling, and more bang for the buck.
I only work in wood.
Jerry