We have found an excellent tutorial on Stepper Motors by Douglas W. Jones from University of Iowa Department of Computer Science
Directory: (!) – Recommended
- Miniature CNC Systems, Service and Machine Tools
- Leadscrews
- Joints, chains, gears, pulleys, etc.
- Mechanical Connectors, Screws, Metal, Cases and Misc. Hardware
- Stepper Motors
- Encoders/Sensors
- General Motion Control
- Precision translation, rotation, swivel stages and drive systems
- Motion Control and CNC Magazines, Sources and Articles
Miniature CNC Systems, Service and Machine Tools
- Sherline Products Inc. (U.S. – Machines)
- Majosoft (Netherlands) – Make your own Engraving machine
- DeArmond Tool – Offering Maxnc, Taig, tooling, metals, cutting tools and more! (TX, U.S.)
- Simple CNC – Simple CNC is an easy to use program that generates G-Code.
- Pennine Machine Tools (UK) – Provider of machine tool related services including rebuilds and CNC retrofits.
- Midwest CNC Services – (U.S.) CNC Machine Repair, Way Covers, Custom Way Covers.
Precision translation, rotation, swivel stages and drive systems
- Ultra Motion miniature linear drive systems.(U.S.)
- IntelLiDrives Inc. (U.S.) – Precision translation, rotation, swivel stages and drive systems
- Zaber Technologies (Canada) – Miniature Linear Actuators, Motorized Linear Slides, Rotation Stages and more.
General Motion Control (Engineering, Computers, Software, Hardware, Turn-key Systems, etc.)
- (!) Geckodrive, Inc. (U.S.) – Motor amplifiers (Stepper and Servo)
e-mail: [email protected] - (!) U.S. Digital (U.S.) – Motor amplifiers (Stepper low resolution and very high resolution)
- Flexitek Ltd. (UK) – Flexi PC Link
- K-TRONICS, L.C. (U.S.) – The Design and Development of Electronic Products.
- PMD: Motion control (International)
- Aerotech Motion Control
- DC Drive Warehouse – Drives warehouse stocks a wide variety of AC Motors and DC Motors.
Software / Hardware
- (!) B&B Electronics (International) – Converters for all formats from Serial to Ethernet.
- ComputerBoards, INC. – Inexpensive ADC, DAC, I/O PC and PCMCIA control.
- Electronic Keyboards, Inc. – Inexpensive Industrial Keyboards. Custom work.
- CrystalFontz (U.S.) – Serial SPI and RS232 LCD Displays.
- USBSERIAL.com – Converters from USB to RS232.
- Happ Controls (U.S.) – Industrial Joysticks, buttons, etc. for the gaming industry.
- Graphitech (International) – Artistic CAD/CAM software
- CTI Electronics Corp (U.S.) – Industrial Computer Input Devices – NEMA Industrial Keyboards, Industrial Joysticks, Industrial Trackballs, computer mouse pointers, & mouse cursors
- Mosaic Industries Inc (U.S.) – Embedded Computers for Instruments and Automation
- Amplicon (UK) – Data Acquisition and Industrial Computer equipment
- USBFirewire (U.S.) – USB and FireWire panel mount and custom cables.
Leadscrews
- Nook Industries (U.S.)
- Ball Screws & Actuators (U.S.)
- THK (Canada)
- Wedin (International)
- Gortiflex (U.S.)
- Industrial Quick Search – Ball Screws (U.S.)
Joints, chains, gears, pulleys, etc.
- Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (U.S.)
- W.M. Berg, Inc – Offering the best in Precision Mechanical Components (U.S.)
- Martin Sprocket & Gear (U.S.)
- Rocom Corp. (U.S.) – Flexible Shaft Couplings
Mechanical Connectors, Screws, Metal, Cases and Misc. Hardware
- McMaster-Carr Supply Company (U.S.)
- W. W. Grainger (U.S.)
- 8020/Inc. (U.S.)
- Metal Mart (U.S.)
- MSC (U.S.)
- Online Metals (U.S.)
- Plastools (U.S.) – Indexable Carbide Lathe Tools
- Lansing Enclosures (U.S.) – Electronic instrument enclosures.
Stepper Motors
- Oriental Motor USA Corp. (International).
- Eastern Air Devices (U.S.)
- Hurst Mfg. (U.S.)
- Empire Magnetics Inc. (U.S.)
- Berger Lahr (International)
- API Portscap (International)
- Shinano Kenshi (Japan)
- LIN Engineering (International) , Custom Step Motor Design and Manufacturing
- SANYO DENKI – Motion Control Solutions (International)
- homeshopcnc.com (U.S.) Square Frame Hi-Torque Steppers
- Firgelli Automation (U.S.) – Linear Actuators
- Japanese Products Corporation (U.S.) – Sales importer for Japan Servo
Encoders/Sensors
- U.S. Digital (Encoders – U.S.)
- RSF Electronics, Inc. (Encoders – International)
- Stedham Electronics Corp (Custom & Standard Sensors – U.S.)
- PWB-Ruhlatec (International)
- Avtron Manufacturing (U.S.) – Heavy Duty Encoders – Worldwide
- Encoder Products Company (Americas)
- Avago (was Agilent) (Encoders – International)
Electronic connectors, power supplies, sensors, etc.
- Digi-Key (U.S.)
- Jameco Electronics (U.S.)
- Mouser Electronics W3 (U.S.)
- Sunpower UK (International) – Power Supply Manufacturer
Directories, Products, Services for the Motion Control Industry
- ISA Directory of Instrumentation
- USA Industrial Directory Database
- Optoelectronics World – Online Buyers Guide
- The Motion Shop – Motion Control Home Page
- Innovatia
- Industrial Engraving/ Embossing
- Control Weekly Review – Engineering Information and Education for motion control and CNC.
- Clearwater Tech
Electronic Reps
Motion Representatives (U.S. East Coast) (Motors, Gearheads, etc..)
- Faber Motion Controls – Oriental Motors, Pacific Scientific, Bayside.
- AutomationStock – Emerson, Control Techniques, Lenza & Siemens
Surplus, Used and Repair
- A-1 Servomotor Repair (U.S.) – AC/ DC Servo Motor Repair Service
- Potomac Electric (U.S.) – Potomac Electric servo motor and drive repair
Educational & Hobbyist Corner
Robotics
Motion Control and CNC Magazines, Sources and Articles
Other Area’s of Interest
- Meier Tool & Engineering – Metal Stamping & Forming Company (U.S.)
