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  1. Right chaps and lasses,

    I currently have a 200w spindle motor which I have been told by numerous people it is just weak as wee. So im looking to purchase a better one today, I am aware that I have to be carefull of the weight as my z axis isnt the strongest, that said I still want to try and get the best I can afford (not much as usual)

    I have been looking brushless 600w spindle motor:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CNC-600W-B...8AAOSwXetZQgU-

    Is this too powerful? or do you lot think this is a good upgrade for my machine? I would like to mill soft ally mild steel at some point if poss (although I doubt it will do it)

    Main duty for the machine will be mild engraving into fibreglass and soft ally.

    Let me know your thoughts :-)

    CheeRS
    Enthusiastic with CNC stuff but a proper novice so be gentle
    My build blog:
    Chinese 3020t Build

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    I'd personally say stick with what you've got until you either kill it, or reach it's limitations.
    It's certainly not a powerful spindle, but it should be good enough to use while you get to grips with the rest of the machine.
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    I don't know the details of your machine but something like this or a water cooled one would be far better; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5KW-AIR-...8AAOSwFGNWRDPu
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    Quote Originally Posted by EddyCurrent View Post
    I don't know the details of your machine but something like this or a water cooled one would be far better; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5KW-AIR-...8AAOSwFGNWRDPu
    Eddy I don't think it would fit on their machine http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=2051...ge%3D3&xtz=-60

    That't the trouble when people don't keep their posts in one place for the same problems
    ..Clive
    The more you know, The better you know, How little you know

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    'machine' ? I almost choked on my milk stout, I suppose it's okay for PCB's and small light stuff.
    In that case, I'm thinking m_c had the best answer.
    Last edited by EddyCurrent; 30-06-2017 at 08:36 PM.
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    Nice to see you around Eddy
    .Me

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  8. Quote Originally Posted by Clive S View Post
    Eddy I don't think it would fit on their machine http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=2051...ge%3D3&xtz=-60

    That't the trouble when people don't keep their posts in one place for the same problems
    Appologies for multiple posts clive.

    machine is a 3020t

    Current spindle is a 200w 55mm dia
    Enthusiastic with CNC stuff but a proper novice so be gentle
    My build blog:
    Chinese 3020t Build

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