These torque versus speed curves show that stepper motors deliver peak torque at zero speed with torque falling off as speed increases (green). Servo-motor torque, however, remains roughly constant across the operating range (blue and red)

AuthorsBill Lackey
Main DocumentArticle «Stepper and servo motor tradeoffs»
DescriptionFigure 2
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These torque versus speed curves show that stepper motors deliver peak torque at zero speed with torque falling off as speed increases (green) Servo-motor torque, however, remains roughly constant across the operating range (blue and red)