Has sent FVF via email regarding others stuff has well as this but posted for benefit of others and to keep the thread complete without back door dealings so to speak. . .Lol


Seeing your post got me wondering if i'd cocked up on advise but on reading this email again I feel vindicated and relief . .. Lol

To be honest I didn't realise or missed the length was only 1200mm.
Given this then it will be better to use 16/10 has it gives more options. If your wanting to still only use 1 motor linked with belts but nema 23 motor then there's still a possible option.? Thou i've never done it but can't see any problems if only cutting at lower feed rates needed for aluminium.!

Like using the 34's gear it but in reverse so 2:1 (2x turns motor 1x screw) this has the affect of doubling the torque and increasing the resolution at the sacrifice of speed.

To be honest with the price of digital drives dropping significantly and the fact they are soooo much better than Analogue drives in general but esp at handling stalling. Being able to stop all motors when one motor is detected Stalling has meant the racking issues when using twin slaved motors is greatly relieved and with minimal risk of damage if happening at high feed rates.

That said your if your mainly going to cut aluminium then slaved motors is not so much a risk has again the feeds are low so available torque higher. Esp if geared 2:1

Hope this helps
Cheers
Dean.

PS: I will post this on the forum for others to see and critique.!!