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CNC Stepper Motor and Controller Board Inquiry: What is the torque, motor size, threshold for dremel tool to engrave ?

Even with the extensive research and links I have visited it seems I got the cart before the horse with a bit of ebay bidding fever in purchasing my stepper motor.

I just purchased 4 pieces new SHINANO KENSHI Co. ball bearing stepper motors Part # STP-42D201-36, 1.8 DEG, 200 Step/Rev, 3.7V, 3.1A/Phase, Size 17 with a 5mm shaft.

I will be making a computerized dremel tool ENGRAVER (not cutter) to start.

I do understand that a CNC, for cutting out shapes, requires more torque than the STP-42D201-36 will put out.

I however wish to engrave, only partially cut into the surface of wood to render my artwork, some which can be seen at http://designermite.net/. These will initially consist of line work but then later I will render halftone work.

I do own and work with Gerber Advantage 6.0 Premier and Omega software with Gerber HS/15 PLUS plotter creating vinyl graphics and logos that you might see on store windows, car, truck and van lettering. So I do have a working knowledge of the basic skills needed.

I need help on what sort of setup I should be leaning towards that would work with my CURRENT purchase.

What is the torque rating, motor size, specs threshold for dremel tool to engrave properly?

Some have been very helpful via email and for that I thank you and others have just lived up to thier names of being cranky, claiming they invented everthing under the sun, with short two word sarcastic answers when I actually wished to purchase their plans.. go figure.

Thank you in advance for your time

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Been into old school graphic arts and design for over 35 years plus. Extensive screen printing (silk screen) for over 25
years. Signs making was what I cut my teeth on early in my youth in the 1970s.

I have a website http://designermite.net/ where I post old works...the newer and in progress will soon make there way up
there. Been too busy to redesign the site as my time goes into artwork.

Last few years I have been heavily leaning toward digital art with programs such as Corel Painter X, Adobe CS3 Master
Collection, Corel Draw (since it's infancy) Gerber Edge & Plotter using Omega and Gerber Advantage 6.0 Premier software and
many, many others. I have the equipement and the skills to do vinyl lettering and design in my homebased shop, common
example would be lettering and logos that you might see on store windows, car, truck and van lettering.

Even with my previous working abilities to use and trouble shoot a commercial computerized router in the 1990s I am still
attempting to understand CNC build creation beyond the basic concepts regarding stepper motors and torque and power
requirements.

I am looking to build a engraver / cnc using a dremel tool to start incorporating my artwork with wood designs and then work
my way up to a larger format full blown cnc router.

CNC Stepper Motor and Controller Board Inquiry: What is the torque, motor size, threshold for dremel tool to engrave ?


Even with the extensive research and links I have visited it seems I got the cart before the horse with a bit of ebay bidding
fever in purchasing my stepper motor.


I just purchased 4 pieces new SHINANO KENSHI Co. ball bearing stepper motors Part # STP-42D201-36, 1.8 DEG, 200 Step/Rev,
3.7V, 3.1A/Phase, Size 17 with a 5mm shaft.

I will be making a computerized dremel tool ENGRAVER (not cutter) to start.

I do understand that a CNC, for cutting out shapes, requires more torque than the STP-42D201-36 will put out.

I however wish to engrave, only partially cut into the surface of wood to render my artwork, some which can be seen at
http://designermite.net/. These will initially consist of line work but then later I will render halftone work.

I do own and work with Gerber Advantage 6.0 Premier and Omega software with Gerber HS/15 PLUS plotter creating vinyl graphics
and logos that you might see on store windows, car, truck and van lettering. So I do have a working knowledge of the basic
skills needed.

I need help on what sort of setup I should be leaning towards that would work with my CURRENT purchase.

What is the torque rating, motor size, specs threshold for dremel tool to engrave properly?

Some have been very helpful via email and for that I thank you and others have just lived up to thier names of being cranky,
claiming they invented everthing under the sun, with short two word sarcastic answers when I actually wished to purchase
their plans.. go figure.



Thank you in advance for your time

cnc, stepper motor, stepper motor control board, computerized router, engraving, CNC Router Plans, cnc engraver plans, CNC
Homemade Milling Machine, homemade DIY cnc mill router machine,x axis y axis z axis, GCode, Computer Numeric Control, robotic
systems ,computer parallel port, step and direction, DXF, plot, plt

I have been working for the world's largest home improvement retailer retail chain company of over 350,000 full-time and
part-time associates with a total of 2,240 retail stores.

I am responsible for Specialty Sales for large big ticket items. Within that company I set all sorts of regional, divisional
not to mention store records...even got a company watch. Kitchen design was also something a did for a couple of years also.



PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY (not updated - as of Sept 2002):
A highly skilled, motivated Computer Graphics Department Supervisor / Graphic Computer Designer with extensive experience in
front desk sales, providing graphics solutions and project management. Skilled graphic designer with in-depth industrial
knowledge and production of interior and exterior graphic projects utilizing comprehensive graphics knowledge of software and
hardware. Coordinates planning, organization, estimating and specification compliance ensuring that production meets company
and client requirements. Proficient in preparing, interpreting and problem solving. Strong work ethic.

SALES & MARKETING EXPERIENCE:
• Developed and established new client contacts, inspired the confidence and trust of customers, while maintaining a strong
pattern of repeat sales and client loyalty.
• Consistently expanded walk-in client base by at least 25%, and increased revenues from current clients by 50%.
• Strong sales and production led store franchises in 5+ year stores with 184% increase in sales, a first in the history of
the store.
• Incorporated effective selling techniques: selling benefits, handling objections, demonstrations,
product up-selling, and closing that were capable of generated generating walk-in sales of $100,000.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Planned and implemented successful strategies responsible for daily store sales and operation in owners’ absences while
they were on vacation.
• Responsible for complete system maintenance of graphic department computers peripherals regarding hardware and software
installations, testing, upgrading, repair and troubleshooting and of plotters, printers, expansion cards, memory, hard
drives, scanners, modems, network cards, and CD writers.
• Restructuring, organization, maintenance and backing up of computer file system across different operating systems and
program platforms via CDs to facilitate location and usage of client work files.
• Prepared plans, equipment arrangement, cabling, and relocation when necessary and coordinated with vendors regarding
equipment delivery, installation, diagnosed problems and implemented solutions.
• Supervision and training of department staff involving design and production of vinyl, digi tal media and computer usage
under Windows 98, 95, 3.1, DOS.
• Large format digital printing rendered with Hewlet Packard DesignJet 3500 , lamination and substrate application of media
up to 48” x 240” using Seal Laminator.
• Vinyl production using Gerber Envision 750, Gerber HS750, Gerber Super Sprint, Gerber HS15 plotters and Gerber Edge.
• Supervision of production department associates including daily work assignments ,ensured projects adhered to specs / time
constraints. Conducted hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, and termination.
• Successfully implemented all phases of sales, design, client interaction, supervision and training of staff with a hands
on production approach.
• Assisted company and clients with guidance in hardware software setup/configuration and in utilizing equipment. Kept
informed on revisions of programs and services provided, making recommendations for i m provement on new and existing
procedures and unresolved problems to company owner.
• Received client calls identifying difficult problems and implemented solutions.
• Worked from sketches, verbal instructions, multiple files and formats from clients to ensure the
drawings, signs and designs reflected the correct design layout using but not limited to Geber Omega, Corel Draw 9,
Corel Photo Paint 9, Adobe Illustrator 9, Gerber Advantage 6.2, Cyrious POS ( point of sales) and Gerber Edge (thermal
digital printing)

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:
•Windows XP PRO, 98, 95, 3.1, DOS • Geber Omega • Gerber Advantage 6.2 •Gerber Artpath 6.2 ( computerized routing) •Corel
Painter X,Corel Draw 9 •PhotoPaint 9 •Adobe Illustrator 9 • Microsoft Front Page •Adobe Photoshop 5 •Quickbooks Pro
•Cyrious POS ( point of sales) •Postershop •Cadlink Sign Lab 5.0 •Colorburst 5.12 •Internet Explorer 7 •Microsoft Word
•Norton SystemWorks 2001 Pro •Winfax Pro •Adaptec CD Creator •Netcape Communicator

HARDWARE PROFICIENCY:
•Hewlet Packard DesignJet 3500 (large format digital up to 54”) •Seal Laminator •Ioline 36" plotter •Scanners
•Gerber HS15 plotter •Gerber 36" HS plotter •Gerber Envision 750 •Gerber HS750 plotter •Gerber Router 3
•Gerber Super Sprint plotter •Gerber Edge (vinyl digital thermal printing) •Gerber Embosstrack 48
•Encad Novajet Pro 50 •Encad 60E •Sungraf Automated Systems - Grafion I & II. •Digital Cameras

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