Re: Looking for belt drive ISO 10 spindle

I think my 10 hp ingersol rand only put out 28cfm....I do not think
an air spindle is practical.

Wally



--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "flyasuperseven"
<flyasuperseven@y...> wrote:

>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> As another option I googled and found an air spindle that seems in
> this range. What are the pros and cons of an air spindle vs an
> electric spindle?
>
> One thing I noticed is that they sure use the air. What type of
> compressor is able to deliver around 60cfm at 90psi? Even the big
> standup shop ones only put out about 1/4 this. Is there another
> style that is typically used on the air spindles?
>
> Joa
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, erie <erie@s...> wrote:
> > find a used Precise SC-77, with chiller and inverter (or the air
> cooled
> > SC-60), should be doable for about $1-1.5K
> > Max collet size is 3/8", collets are pricey (~80 each) but they
> work
> > like a charm. (note that
> > the precise spindles are a 2 phase motor and a generic 3 phase
> inverter
> > won't work)
> >
> > erie
> >
> > flyasuperseven wrote:
> >
> > >What options are out there for about a 1 hp spindle capable of
> > >40,000RPM or so? Preferably something relatively affordable

for

> a
> > >home type machine.
> > >
> > >Joa