Spindle tool changing.

[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/spindl...e-spindle.html

[D-man]

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

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...7&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