My intent is primarily to machine aluminum and hard plastics. I'm designing for 500-4000 RPM with hefty torque to use with 3-12mm end mills.

Anybody have an idea if these type motors will deliver decent torque at 500 RPM?

Adam
i dont cut with a 12mm endmill however i do cut a lot of acetal/delrin and a bit of alli with the larger of these spindles(250kv) 2.5mm to 6mm + fly cuting without any major problems, i personally believe you would struggle to make use of any more low speed power/tourque without having your gantry shake rattle n roll

thats asuming your going to run it on a router ?

i just had a look at where you live to see if it was worth nipping over to you so you could try one :lol: san francisco !!! thats a looooooong way LOL sorry man