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    torque of motor requirement???

    right, application: the plastic block i mentioned earlier which requires traversing is going to house a load cell with a plunger attached which will measure the force required to actuate a switch. i imagine it will be required to cycle around a thousand times a day. do you think an adjustable...
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    torque of motor requirement???

    hey, thanks for the response guys, do you/anyone also have an opinion that a servo is suitable or a stepper motor? the mass i am working with is only just above 1kg. i need presision movement though (to about 0.1- 0.4mm). i don't usually deal with motors so i am new to this, any thoughts...
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    torque of motor requirement???

    sorry to ask such a dumb question. but i am a newb.... anyway here goes, i have a block of plastic which i need to move in a linear direction 10mm and back to start position. i am going to use a rack and pinion with a servo attached (the rack attached to the plastic). can anyone please give me...

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