Re: Sync mod question

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Original poster: "Jason Petrou by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jasonp-at-btinternet-dot-com>

Matt,
No. Unlike a normal DC motor an AC motor does not have a commutator and
brush system, or indeed magnets. The coil is stationary around the motor,
and the steel shaft rotates inside the windings. The shaft is just plain
steel - this way stresses can be put on the motor shaft without drawing
excess current from the mains. This is why they are used in grinders and the
like. I believe Ritche Burnett can help you with some photos...

Regards,
Jason

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Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 10:21 PM
Subject: Sync mod question


> Original poster: "Matt Shayka by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
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> Hi all!
>
> I have a question on making a motor sync. Here goes:
>
> Instead of grinding flats on the rotor can't I just clip the wires
connected
> to that electrode? That way it can't "grip" that part.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matt Shayka
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