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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?
idunno

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

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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:
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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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