[How do I?] Nc Rotary Table Controller

[jar944]

I ordered some of the parts to build the Rotary table controller seen here: http://www.worldofward.com/rotarycontroller/

What I'm not exactly sure about is how to go about picking out a power supply, stepper drive and correct sized motor for a 8" rotary table. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[JimDawson]

The reference you provided cites a NEMA 23, 3 amp motor as adequate to drive an 8 inch rotary table. Here is an example :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-SALE-ON...656?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f8210b70

http://www.worldofward.com/rotarycontroller/parts-and-construction/

From the Read Me First link
''2: The stepper driver.
The choice of this goes hand in hand with the choice of stepper motor. For a typical 4 to 8 inch rotary table a Nema 23 sized motor is easily capable (I can use my rotary table and an expanding adaptor to drive the spindle on a 5" centre height lathe easily). These motors are usually around the 2 to 3A rating and so you'd be looking for a controller with similar capabilities.''

 

[RJSakowski]

My Tormach 8" rotary table, which is based on the Phase II table, has a NEMA 34 motor, 2 phase 5.5 Amp with 4.6 Nm (640 in oz) torque. The controller is a Tormach branded 31234.

 

[jar944]

Well I ordered these.

TB6560 driver
24V 15A 360W DC Regulated Switching Power Supply
NEMA 23 333oz-in motor