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

Hi Lester,

The MicroSpeed looks interesting, albeit a little expensive by the time it
gets here. You or others might be interested in Techno-isel:

http://www.techno-isel.com/CNC_Routers/Spindles/variable.htm


They have a 900 watt Kress router:

1-1/4 Horsepower motor
110V AC or 220V, 1-phase optional
8000 to 24000 RPM
1/8, 1/4 Collets included

I wanted one, but I haven't seen a price for it yet.

I suspect the MicroSpeed, Kress, DeWalt and other "commercial" routers run
the bearings in metal housings incorporated into the router shell. What
else should we be looking for?

Alan KM6VV

>
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Wander" <awander@...>
> >
> > 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.
>
> --
> Lester Caine - G8HFL