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by Ollie
Tue 03 Apr , 2007 7:03 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Ball screw backlash
Replies: 1
Views: 3560

Ball screw backlash

G'day Has anyone tried to remove the backlash from an 85 era or simular Triac? From the look of it, it has two nuts per lead screw. I guess it may be “simple" shimming to remove the backlash! If anyone has some ideas on how to remove the backlash besides buying new screws and nuts, I'm all ears. I d...
by Ollie
Thu 01 Mar , 2007 13:29 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Stepper Motor Voltage
Replies: 2
Views: 5241

Stepper Motor Voltage

I am about to update a 1985 vintage Triac with a Gecko system. I'm told the power supply should be between 4 to 25 times the rated motor voltage. From the info I have the motors are 3.1 and 3.5 amp 200steps/rev voltage max 90V.. the Geckos max at 80V ??? Please can someone tell me the motor voltage ...
by Ollie
Thu 04 Jan , 2007 15:14 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac controller
Replies: 3
Views: 4693

Triac controller

G'Day Guys. I would like to refit my 85 built Triac mill (Ser# EO 2617/2, ELEC# 087) to run via a pc. Does anyone know the specs for the XYZ stepper motors (voltage, current etc...)? If anyone has updated their machine controller to pc, any advice in the best way to do it (hardware and software) wou...