would this drive pack be suitable???

[Matt McColley]

I have an old, but unused drive pack.

I want to convert a Seig style X3 bench mill to CNC and am wondering if this drive pack would be suitable.

The drive pack is an Anaheim Automation DPK72004

it's a 4 axis driver package
rated at 1 to 7 amp /phase (stand still motor current) 10 amp/phase max.
800 W power supply
it supports full and half step operation
unipolar drive (for 6 or 8 lead motors)

it's a bilevel driver, not a chopper driver...

here's the lit. for a very similar AA drive pack (I believe the only difference is the power supply is only 600 W on this one)

http://www.anaheimautomation.com/man...rs%20Guide.PDF


The individual drivers appear to be AA BLD72s... here's info.

http://www.anaheimautomation.com/man...rs%20Guide.pdf

I'm a newby and am just coming up to speed....

My biggest concern is that it is not a micro-step dirver... will half stepping get me a smooth drive for milling.

Are the stepper motors that are compatable with this type of driver different or special in any way.

any othe comments? input?

Thanks in advance

Matt