xylotex 3 269 oz stepper kit

[Trainhound]

Have any of you guys used this kit before? what do you think of it? what kind of performance can I expect on a 2' x 4' cnc router acme 1/2-10 lead screw of jgro design? Any suggestions?

[ger21]

It should be good for at least 30ipm, possibly up to around 50ipm.

[buscht]

I agree with Gerry on the speeds, I use a 1/2-5 lead ball screw and cut at 45 to 60ipm with rapids of 100 ipm, so half of that would be appropriate on a 1/2-10 lead screw.

I'm happy with the Xylotex setup. I have burned up my boards a few times during the learning process. It seems that I can't follow directions properly. But they are cheap to repair and haven't had any problems once the board is setup correctly.

Buying the motors, cables, and board as a set will simplify your installation. I recommend going that way for a beginner.
Trent

[Trainhound]

Gerry, do you think I should leave the lead screw pitch at 1/2-10 acme or goto something like 1/2-8 or 5? any suggestions?

[yukonho]

I have been running an older Xylotex board on 24V with 116 oz. in. steppers. I use ACME 3/8-12 with UHMW nuts. I get 72"/min rapids on this set-up. If you can find a 30V power supply, that will increase your speeds.
I use the 3/8-12 for a couple of reasons. Less material to take off when turning down the ends, it is the cheapest by far at Mcmaster carr, and, I guess, that the smaller diameter would offer some mechanical advantage and may make missing steps less likely. Mainly because it is the cheapest though.
Colin

[ger21]

Keep in mind that Colins machine is a lot smaller than 4ft, though. I'd go with the 1/2" at that length. 5/8 or 3/4 would be even better, but then requires bigger motors and drives and lots more $$$$$$$$. That's why you usually see 1/2" as the standard.

[Trainhound]

I went ahead and ordered 1/2 x 8 2 start acme it seemed like it was a good happy medium and I order a set of lead nuts from dumpster man.

[EidenC]

I have a 28"x28" drawer slide design and was looking at this kit also and was wondering if the steppermotors would be large enough for my application. It is going to be a router. The table slides pretty easily, it don't slide perfectly free but it isn't too bad. I have included a pic so you can kinda see what I have going on...its a dual slide per side design, but anyway wondering if you guys think this board would be a good choice for the application and if you have any suggestions on lead screw sizes. Thanks the help would be much appreciated!