Using 2 servo or spindle motors in tandem?
09 May 2014 17:29 #46753
by greeder88
Using 2 servo or spindle motors in tandem? was created by greeder88
Before I ask my question I have to say this LinuxCNC stuff is more fun than golf. And I love golf. 
Is there a way to tandem up on either servo motors or encoder driven VFD's?
One practical use of a tandem spindle motor setup is to use one motor for small cutters which is most of my cutting.
Engage the second motor(Now Dual Motors and Drives) for larger cutters which I rarely use.
The appeal is that large motors and drives are very expensive and small ones very cheap. Also maybe use a little less energy.
I read in my searching that if you rigid connect two servo motors they will burn up fast due to the small differences between the two fighting each other.
Is there a way to tandem up on either servo motors or encoder driven VFD's?
One practical use of a tandem spindle motor setup is to use one motor for small cutters which is most of my cutting.
Engage the second motor(Now Dual Motors and Drives) for larger cutters which I rarely use.
The appeal is that large motors and drives are very expensive and small ones very cheap. Also maybe use a little less energy.
I read in my searching that if you rigid connect two servo motors they will burn up fast due to the small differences between the two fighting each other.
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