Spindle tool changing.

[D-man]

Hey guys, im in the process of building the new machine and i was wondering.... Can the chinese spindles be converted to accept automatic tool changing, or do i have to buy a new spindle all together?

P.S mine is the 2.2KW spindle

[Clive S]

Jonathan has made a post on this somewhere on here, but I am not sure how far he has got with it, or got side tracked. From what I have read it is a bit of a none starter. ..Clive

[D-man]

ah thanks Clive i will have another scout about.

[Tenson]

ah thanks Clive i will have another scout about.

Let us know what you find - I'd like auto tool change even it were just 2 tools.

[D-man]

Llittle more digging and found this... i have not read through the whole topic as of yet.... http://www.cnczone.com/forums/spindles-vfd/164470-cheap-simple-atc-chinese-spindle.html

[D-man]

How about some files? Credit to Bogan from cnczone http://www.cnczone.com/forums/members/bogan.html

www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=168627&d=1349558327

[Tenson]

Thanks that looks great. I think a bit complex for me to make though.

[D-man]

i have a few pals who own engineering shops, so i may ask them to make me one to test. I shal;l report back if i do.

[Tenson]

Please do!

[Christian Knuell]

Hi,

some of the eBay sellers of the 2.2kW spindles also offered a 3kW version with automatic toolchanger.
I haven't seen them for a while but I think the price was about $1500. Maybe they still offer them if you contact a seller.

Converting a spindle is very difficult - even with a well equipped toolshop and reliable plans. There are many parts that need to be hardened, precision ground and perfectly balanced if it should be more than just a proof of concept.

Christian

[Ger21]

Hi,

some of the eBay sellers of the 2.2kW spindles also offered a 3kW version with automatic toolchanger.
I haven't seen them for a while but I think the price was about $1500. Maybe they still offer them if you contact a seller.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/80mm-1-5KW-24000rpm-220V-5-4A-Water-Cooling-Spindle-Motor-SDS80-20-24Z-1-5-ATC-/121413413714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c44cdab52

[JAZZCNC]

Hi,

some of the eBay sellers of the 2.2kW spindles also offered a 3kW version with automatic toolchanger.
I haven't seen them for a while but I think the price was about $1500. Maybe they still offer them if you contact a seller.

I've not seen many under $3000 and most are around $4000-$5000 for decent size.?

Edit: Ahh just Seen Gerry's post and confirms what I say it's nearly 3k.

[EddyCurrent]

D-man, not big enough for your needs but might be okay for some.

http://www.sorotec.de/shop/index.php/cat/c205_Tool-Changers-Tool-Changers.html

Any scope for adapting this to auto ?

http://www.engineeringsupplies.co.uk/er25-easy-change-collet-chucks-p-7007.html