A Computer-Numerically-Controlled PCB drilling machine uses a stepper motor for positioning purposes. The lead screw which drives the table of the machine tool has a pitch of 0.500in. The work table traverses a distance of 2.00in at a linear speed of 20in/min. If the stepper motor has 180 step angles, calculate the speed of the stepper and the number of pulses needed to move the machine table to a desired location.

What will be an ideal response?


180 step angles would amount to system resolution

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