Question About Torque and Stepping Motors

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum mass that a high torque stepping motor can move, specifically referencing torque values ranging from 1.2 N-m to 120 N-m. The formula for maximum mass, Mmax = τ / (g R), is established, where τ is the output torque, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and R is the radius of the wheel connected to the motor. Additionally, the impact of friction on horizontal movement is addressed, emphasizing the need to consider the kinetic friction coefficient.

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I'm looking for a high torque stepping motor for a project.


How do I calculate much mass this can move ?

1.2 N-m = 1.2 J = Force ⋅ Distance = 1.2 kg⋅m2/s2

Does this mean it has the energy to move 1.2 kg, 1m, in 1 second?

I'd believe that, but 120 kg, 1m, in 1 second seems way too good so I'm wondering what I'm not thinking about here...
 
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For example, let's say that you connect to the motor axis a wheel of radius ##R##. This wheel pulls a rope at which is commented your mass ##M##, which you have to lift vertically by going against gravity ##g##. Then ##M_{\text{max}} = \dfrac{\tau}{g R}##, where ##\tau## is the output torque of the motor.

If you just have to move the mass horizontally you have to take into account the friction force of the plane, and solve ##\mu M_{\text{max}} R = \tau##, where ##\mu## is for example the kinetic friction coefficient of your surface, which usually you do not know.
 
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matteo137 said:
For example, let's say that you connect to the motor axis a wheel of radius ##R##. This wheel pulls a rope at which is commented your mass ##M##, which you have to lift vertically by going against gravity ##g##. Then ##M_{\text{max}} = \dfrac{\tau}{g R}##, where ##\tau## is the output torque of the motor.

If you just have to move the mass horizontally you have to take into account the friction force of the plane, and solve ##\mu M_{\text{max}} R = \tau##, where ##\mu## is for example the kinetic friction coefficient of your surface, which usually you do not know.

Thank you very much.
 

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