Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: High Speed Spindle for SIEG X2 - Finally a Solution

turbulatordude wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Wander" <awander@...> wrote:
>
>>I clicked on the link below, scrolled down about 1 page worth, and just
>>below "Our Latest Innovations", saw the high-speed spindle kit, complete
>>with link to click on.
>>
>
>
> I was looking for a heavy duty spindle, not a mount for a Dremel or
> Proxxon hand grinder.
>
> I think many people have already made such an accessory.
>
> I would not classify it as a high power spindle.
>
> In my opinion, if you have a mill, you can easily make the mount for
> your hand held.
>
> Also, from the people I have spoken to who use these on a regular
> basis, you only get a coupld dozen hours of use out of any tooling
> that has a plastic housing. the bearings heat and the plastic does
> not hold up all that well.
>
> There are all metal unit so it might be wise to choose a mount for
> something that is all metal.

The Proxxon IB/E has is designed for heavy use, but is only 100W.

I use a German unit with the MicroMill which takes up to a 6mm cutter
and gives 600W
http://home.lsces.co.uk/ModelEngineersDigitalWorkshop/wiki/index.php?page=MicroMillPricelist
half way down.

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