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Spindles
Chapter 17
17-11
the example below shows what will happen when:
no overlap occurs between the controlling and follower
spindles’gear ranges
the controlling spindle has a higher gear range than the
follower spindle
the controlling spindle has a lower gear range than the
follower spindle
Example 17.1
Valid Gear Ranges for Synchronized Spindles
Controlling Spindle
Gear Range
(RPM)
Follower Spindle
Gear Range
(RPM)
Requested
Spindle Speed
(RPM)
Valid Programmed
Spindle Speeds
(RPM)
Spindles will
Synchronize at
(RPM):
1000 to 3000
100 to 300
1500
None
N/A
1000 to 3000
800 to 1500
1800
1000 to 1500
1500
1000 to 3000
1800 to 3200
1500
1800 to 3000
1800
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