Forces Acting on the CNC Drive
Calculate the forces acting on a lead screw given friction, weight of assembly, desired acceleration, and external forces.
Inputs
Orientation of Assembly Travel:
Horizontal
Vertical
Weight of Assembly (lb):
Velocity (IPM):
(IPM = inches per minute)
Acceleration Units:
Units of gravity (G's)
Acceleration (in/s/s)
Time to reach Velocity (s)
Input:
Bearing Type:
Ball Bearing System
Sliding Steel-Plastic
Sliding Steel-Bronze
External Forces (lb)
Cutting forces, counterweight, etc.
Outputs
Force due to Acceleration (lb):
Force due to Friction (lb):
External Forces (lb):
Total Force (lb):