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

Hi Lester, Bill,

Sounds like the Kress spindle I mentioned from Techo-isel

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

The 900 Watt (1-1/4 HP) Kress Spindle is ideal for light cutting in
woods, plastics, resins, etc. This spindle has a thumb wheel, which
allows the operator to manually adjust the rpm from 8000 to 24000.

Feature:
-1-1/4 Horsepower motor
-110V AC or 220V, 1-phase optional
-8000 to 24000 RPM
-1/8, 1/4 Collets included
-Collet wrenches
-Mounting accessories


I couldn't get a quote from them.

Alan KM6VV


Lester Caine wrote:

> William Perun Sr wrote:
>
>
>>Message #88677 Lester Caine <lester@...> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>The Proxxon IB/E 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
>>
>>Wow Lester, where did you find the MicroSpeed Electric Spindle, 600
>>watts, 8,000 to 24,000 rpm? Who makes it in Germany? Is it labeled
>>under other names, and what is the model number? Does the company
>>that makes the MicroSpeed make other medels? At 265 UK pounds, that
>>would be $492 US dollars. I have a few questions about the design.
>
> That price INCLUDES all the bits to mount it on the MicroMill ;)
> I have 6 in stock so I have not needed the contact details yet - another
> job on the to do list. It is a Kress 6901E, and I've found some other
> useful info.
>
>
>>Does it have pairs of angular contact bearings, configured for high
>>speed? Does it have a self adjusting bearing pre-load to compensate
>>for heat rise? What is the spindle run-out? Does it have a spindle
>>lock? What size collets does it come with? Does it have an air
>>cooling fan built in? Is it rated for continuous duty? As an example
>>the NSK Astro-E 250, at over $2,000 is a continuous duty device.
>>
>>What a great find - it's a different price point, and if it doesn't
>>come with a range of small collets, then it is addressing a separate
>>market segment / applications, and compliments the Proxxon IB/E.
>
>
> Comes with a 3mm and 6mm collet for standard engraving bits - but that
> is just my setup.
> 600 watts (approximately 3/4 horsepower)
> Precise rigid bearing system
> Precise self extracting collet ( two spanner rather than spindle lock! )
> Standard 43mm mounting nose.
> Variable speed. 8000 - 24000 rpm.
> Replaceable durable brush system.
> 110VAC 60Hz - but runs fine on 50Hz and 220V version available.
>
> The rest of the info is in German and I need some translations yet ;)
>
> I have spotted an 800W unit with a spindle lock and looks like up to 8mm
> collet size the FME800 from Kress
>