Hello
I'm working with someone who is designing something and they want to figure out how much torque / power is needed to rotate a shaft in their assembly. The shaft is 1/4" diameter and accessible. They are turning a dozen cams which articulate these arms with paddles on the end for material handling.
We are trying to figure a way to measure the power needed to turn the shaft to determine motor sizing, and to see what parts of the assembly might need to be beefed up.
I went looking for the torque values of a DeWalt cordless drill with slip clutch. This would be -really- quick and dirty. They don't mention the torque amounts on the clutch in this screwgun.
I was thinking that a measurement of current in a motor would probably be the easiest and cheapest method. Any other ideas?
I'm working with someone who is designing something and they want to figure out how much torque / power is needed to rotate a shaft in their assembly. The shaft is 1/4" diameter and accessible. They are turning a dozen cams which articulate these arms with paddles on the end for material handling.
We are trying to figure a way to measure the power needed to turn the shaft to determine motor sizing, and to see what parts of the assembly might need to be beefed up.
I went looking for the torque values of a DeWalt cordless drill with slip clutch. This would be -really- quick and dirty. They don't mention the torque amounts on the clutch in this screwgun.
I was thinking that a measurement of current in a motor would probably be the easiest and cheapest method. Any other ideas?