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Author: | npalen [ Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:33 am ] |
Post subject: | Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
http://hptdrivesystems.thomasnet.com/ca ... e-units-dc? Ran across this and thought someone might be interested. Bet they're pricey! Nelson |
Author: | Jim Watts [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
Hey Nelson, I actually have one of these spindles setting on my desk right now at work. I'm building a dedicated machine for a specific operation and the Jager spindle seemed perfect, is really nice. It has a really nice manual tool change system on it from the back of the spindle, no tools required. 60,000 RPM and nicely balanced also. They're about 4K for a small spindle with the drive. |
Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
It has very minimal runout too...but for that price it ought to! I think it was .003 mm. That's pretty tiny. Great unit, but can't you get a really nice Columbo for that price? |
Author: | Jim Watts [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
I think you can get a columbo for that price, probably not with the driver though, I could be wrong. I was looking for a very precise electric spindle in a small package. Not a large multi-HP unit. The one I have is approx. 1.2" X 6" and about 400 watts |
Author: | npalen [ Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
I found the DC variable frequency drive interesting as I normally don't think of DC as having frequency. I guess they must be using a "chopper" of sorts to give DC pulses to vary the speed. I would like to convert my Techno-Isel to a frequency drive and get away from the noisy Bosch router. Weight is an issue as I don't want a 20 lb unit hanging on the Z. Nelson |
Author: | Sheldon Dingwall [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
npalen wrote: I found the DC variable frequency drive interesting as I normally don't think of DC as having frequency. I guess they must be using a "chopper" of sorts to give DC pulses to vary the speed. I would like to convert my Techno-Isel to a frequency drive and get away from the noisy Bosch router. Weight is an issue as I don't want a 20 lb unit hanging on the Z. Nelson The frequencies are usually in the 300-400 range. I'm not sure what the weight of a 3 hp spindle would be, but I've got a 7.5 hp sitting collecting dust and it's about 20 lbs. What kind of Techno do you have? How do you like it? |
Author: | Rick Turner [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
I wish someone would make spindles for mounting in a table as a table router. I guess I could just get a spindle and build one... They're incredibly quiet, and they kick serious butt. I have a 3 hp HSD on my Techno, and I swear it's no more noisy than a Dremel. |
Author: | Jim Watts [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
Rick Turner wrote: I wish someone would make spindles for mounting in a table as a table router. I guess I could just get a spindle and build one... They're incredibly quiet, and they kick serious butt. I have a 3 hp HSD on my Techno, and I swear it's no more noisy than a Dremel. My guess is your dremel is louder. |
Author: | Bob Garrish [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
Yeah, seriously. The spindle on the Fadal is quieter than a Dremel at 10K. If it's going slower than that it's definitely quieter. |
Author: | npalen [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
[img][/img] Sheldon--This is the Techno. I retrofitted servos a couple years back. Would a 20 lb. spindle be too much? Nelson |
Author: | Sheldon Dingwall [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi-frequency Router Spindles |
npalen wrote: [img][/img] Sheldon--This is the Techno. I retrofitted servos a couple years back. Would a 20 lb. spindle be too much? Nelson I'd ask the people at Techno. A 3 hp Colombo weighs 18 lbs. I bet the quality of cut would increase pretty dramatically. |
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