How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis
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(06-16-2012, 07:02 AM)stevec Wrote: Here's a pic of my installation on my mill/drill.

This is a good example that you can use other methods. Steve's sproket gears are a good alternate choice to timing pulleys and belt. The gearmotor looks similar to what I used. Around 1/10 HP is enough if the head is counter balanced. You will probably need more HP if you don't balance the head or you can gear it down to go slower.
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RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by EdK - 06-15-2012, 05:12 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by DanH - 06-15-2012, 10:16 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by henryarnold - 06-16-2012, 11:10 AM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by RobWilson - 06-17-2012, 03:40 AM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by DanH - 06-17-2012, 01:22 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by DaveH - 06-17-2012, 03:19 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by RobWilson - 06-17-2012, 05:03 PM



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