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09-11-2019 #1
Hi all, I have a Wadkin TC80 spindle intended for my next machine build, and beyond a marketing pamphlet I have no real information, i.e.:
*air-cooled
*7.5kW
*0-20,000rpm
*30 taper
*hydraulic tool release
Additional info I have ascertained:
*green
*heavy
I believe the machine it came off of was an Olympus.
It has a threaded hole in the front that did not have a fitting or bolt in (just taped over) which has me wondering if it's meant to have a continuous lube feed or forced air cooling. This was the standard spindle Wadkin offered at that time and not a fancier higher load/higher precision option. The spindle seems in good condition, so I don't really want to take it apart! Maintenance requirements would be great to know. Any ideas?
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10-11-2019 #2
https://www.daltonswadkin.com/wp-con...0M-CONTROL.pdf
Mentions your head being cooled by an electric fan, I didn't read past that.You think that's too expensive? You're not a Model Engineer are you? :D
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10-11-2019 #3
That's ace - hadn't found that doc. I'll settle in and read it properly (especially since it isn't searchable), but I see on p24 it says the TC (100, not 80) is greased for life, and doesn't mention an air supply for cooling like the LC head :)
e: ah, p30, the motor is cooled by an electric fan. I have the motor, and it's an utter monster. Not going to be used on this particular machine!Last edited by Mud; 10-11-2019 at 06:51 PM.
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10-11-2019 #4
Weak your Google-Fu is Grasshopper, work on that you must! ;-)
You think that's too expensive? You're not a Model Engineer are you? :D
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10-11-2019 #5
I was even on that site, not sure where I failed!
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10-11-2019 #6
Hmm, p94, 'compressor to give .56m^3 (5.3 cubic feet) of free air per minute at 5.3 bar. They've messed up the calc though, .56m^3 is 19.8 cubic feet. I guess it would be the higher throughput based on the similar power spindle options, might be time for a bigger compressor =/
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14-11-2019 #7
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