STEPPER v/s SERVO - CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net!

sanjiv · #1 11-14-2007, 09:17 PM

I am going to retrofit my Gorton vertical milling machine to CNC. Which motor I should select "Servo or stepper" cost will be a major criteria.

mcpltd · #2 11-15-2007, 01:47 AM

Stepper will be far cheaper, but you can achieve far better accuracy and speed with a servo system.

NC Cams · #3 11-15-2007, 04:29 AM

There is a FAQ section of the "Zone.

Go there and look for the "stepper versus servo" FAQ's. There is a LONG, very well detailed explanation regarding your inquiry.

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