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28-08-2015 #1
Hi all,
I am in the process of designing a new build. Currently at the initial stages of deciding on parts/suppliers.
Hoping to have quite an accurate setup. Linear bearings, C3 ball screws, servos etc.
The one problem I am having right now is trying to find a decent spindle.
I am looking for a water cooled, BT40 (anyone suggest better alternatives?), with drawbar ability as looking to integrate ATC ability.
I want to run this off a servo as well, so not keen on the "fully integrated" ones.
The end aim is to mill a variety of materials from Al to stainless etc.
Can anyone make any suggestions of suppliers or where to source from, I am struggling to find one. Ideally I would rather stick to UK first, EU second, USA. I would like to avoid Asia sourced components as I have been burnt before.....
I would rather pay for quality and assurance, so please help!
Any help and guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Kamran
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28-08-2015 #2
Have a look here http://www.mechatron-gmbh.de/en/ they have a great team and very helpful have used and recommend them.
Phill
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28-08-2015 #3
I've looked at the mechatron spindles, been quoted 3210 euros for a stand alone 2.2Kw BT20 pneumatic autochange spindle http://www.spindel-shop.de/Shop/inde...indles.html#34....sorely tempted......just need another 3000 euros
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28-08-2015 #4
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28-08-2015 #5
Sorry to offend you Phill....was just joking, they're a top quality bit of kit and as and when I can justify one I'll get one.
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29-08-2015 #6
Thank you Phill. I will get in touch with them and see if the damage is palatable.
Kamran.
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03-09-2015 #7
So...I got in touch with Mechatron, they have a large selection of quality spindles. The one I was interested in, with ATC function + SK40, was quoted 7400 Euro ex VAT!
This didn't include an encoder either, which would have had to be a custom product.
So it is back to the drawing board, any other suggestions?
Maybe I need to start entertaining the idea of Asia sourced spindles, anyone have a tried and trusted supplier?
Thanks
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03-09-2015 #8
OK some searching around, found some potential Asia suppliers. Thought I'd run it by you experienced ones....
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...310155347.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...357072263.html
Any comments or thoughts on these?
K
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03-09-2015 #9
Hi, I'm only beginner so sorry can't help much but just would like to ask about your build, are you aiming to build a vertical milling machine type or just a standard gantry build? it seems the specs of your machine are high which would be interesting to see first time here and I hope you are able to make it successfully, but also it is very expensive!
good luck
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