Thread: Spindle tool changing.
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31-08-2014 #1
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
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31-08-2014 #2
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
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31-08-2014 #3
ah thanks Clive i will have another scout about.
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31-08-2014 #4
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31-08-2014 #5
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
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31-08-2014 #6
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
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31-08-2014 #7
Thanks that looks great. I think a bit complex for me to make though.
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31-08-2014 #8
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.
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31-08-2014 #9
Please do!
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01-09-2014 #10
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.
Christian2D / 3D CAM Software and CNC controller: http://www.estlcam.com
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