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From: csampso@relay.nswc.navy.mil (Charles Sampson - E81)
Subject: Re: Servos vs. Steppers (me too)
Message-ID: <1995Mar1.120528.22144@relay.nswc.navy.mil>
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Date: Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:05:28 GMT
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I'm doing something similar but cutting cloth on a flat surface so any info
you have please send to me too  many thanks.

charlie sampson
csampso@relay.nswc.navy.mil

In article <3ivmgd$dpm@newsgate.sps.mot.com>, rxjf20@email.sps.mot.com (Doug Shade) writes:
|> I'm going to build up an XYZ table for small NC type machining setup.
|> Tolerances (and resolution) will be loose by machining standards. 
|> Loads
|> and speeds will be light (few pounds and few inches per second).
|> 
|> Is there a FAQ on servos vs steppers.  This is a first attempt at
|> motion
|> control and I'm looking for advice on which type of motor to employ.
|> 
|> Simplicity is the driving parameter here, unless the more complex
|> set-up
|> delivers superior performance.
|> 
|> Doug Shade
|> rxjf20@email.sps.mot.com
