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by SamD
Tue 18 Mar , 2025 17:45 pm
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill stepper *ratings*
Replies: 1
Views: 8136

Re: Starmill stepper *ratings*

Hi, from my own findings, the Z axis stepper motor on a StarMill is a Centronic Dynamics HY-200-3424-310-A8. The Italian company, MAE Offanengo, still make the HY200-3424-310A8 stepper motor under the same part number, which is a NEMA 34 hybrid stepper motor, with 200 steps per revolution, is 2.4" l...
by SamD
Thu 27 Feb , 2025 13:51 pm
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Spindle stalling at max RPM without being under load
Replies: 0
Views: 2482

Spindle stalling at max RPM without being under load

Hello all, I am having a problem with the spindle speed on my 1994 Starmill PC, running on Mach 3. In short, if I run the spindle at max RPM (3000), after a few minutes of running, it stalls. Even when not under load. I have also noticed that the speed is varying (hunting) when at max RPM. If I run ...
by SamD
Fri 13 Sep , 2024 15:23 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Stepper Motors Pulsing When Spindle Running [SOLVED]
Replies: 0
Views: 5705

Stepper Motors Pulsing When Spindle Running [SOLVED]

Hello all, This is my first post here. I am the recent new owner of a Denford Starmill. I had an issue with the stepper motors randomly pulsing while the spindle was running. I was going to ask on here for some advice, but I have since resolved the issue myself. I thought I should still write a post...