What torque stepper?

[xmaddogx]

I am brand new to this DIY CNC wood router idea. I am a bass guitar builder and believe this could help in the process. The first thing I am trying to understand is what stepper to use. I am sure there are other threads for this, but I have not found them. And if that is the case please direct me to them. Thank you for your help and I apologize for my ignorance.

[CarveOne]

I am brand new to this DIY CNC wood router idea. I am a bass guitar builder and believe this could help in the process. The first thing I am trying to understand is what stepper to use. I am sure there are other threads for this, but I have not found them. And if that is the case please direct me to them. Thank you for your help and I apologize for my ignorance.

A 2' x 3' or 2' x 4' size machine is adequate for making guitar bodies and necks. Most of those use 270 to 425 oz/in steppers. There are a number of guitar makers here. Look in the Musical Instruments forum for some information.

CarveOne

[Kelinginc]

I am brand new to this DIY CNC wood router idea. I am a bass guitar builder and believe this could help in the process. The first thing I am trying to understand is what stepper to use. I am sure there are other threads for this, but I have not found them. And if that is the case please direct me to them. Thank you for your help and I apologize for my ignorance.

what is the size of the router?
http://www.kelinginc.net/StepperMotor.html

[xmaddogx]

Thank you to both of you. I was thinking a 2' x 4' and the router is milwaukee 5615 1 3/4 hp, at least that is what I have right now.

[ger21]

The first thing I am trying to understand is what stepper to use.

Steppers should be one of the last things to choose. Choosing a stepper depends on many factors. How fast do you want to cut, how fast do you want to accelerate, how much weight are you moving, how are you moving it (screws, rack and pinion....). Also, two different motors with the same torque rating can perform very differently on the same machine using the same drives. The steppers also need to be matched to the drives you'll be using.

[Kelinginc]

Thank you to both of you. I was thinking a 2' x 4' and the router is milwaukee 5615 1 3/4 hp, at least that is what I have right now.

I think this package will be good
G540 3 axis package (One G540 + Three
KL23H284-35-4B (1/4” Dual shaft with a flat) 387 oz-in + one 48V/7.3A 115V /230V power supply
http://www.kelinginc.net/CNCNEMA23G540Package.html