3040Z machine spindle upgrade/modification

[enterpryse]

A picture of the mount would be greatly appreciated, thanks! I've been researching this for about a month, the spindle mount seems like the last hurdle before purchase, but I'm not sure how easy it's going to be to fix.
You say you're going to compromise on the motor, does that mean stick with the 400w or only upgrade to something like 800w?
I can't figure out the message system on this site, if you are able to then send me a message, I'll send you my email and you can send me the mount picture if that's still okay with you. Or just post the mount picture on the forum if you're okay with that. Either way would be a massive help :)

Many thanks,
Tom

TBH modifying the carrier so it's possible to mount alternative spindles has been quite a problem and am in the process of having it done by a machine shop.

The compromise I'm making is that I am settling for a 400W brushless motor (I don't like brushes LOL). I would have liked a more powerful alternative but the cost for that and a suitable controller means I'll have to wait a while. But when the bracketry has been modified it will be an easy upgrade..

I will send a picture as soon as I get it back from the machine shop.

Cheers
Stuart

[philwil123]

Hi Stuart
I have recently purchased a 3020T machine. I have now realised that the one piece Z axis mount is a serious obstacle to my upgrading the spindle from the current 300W spindle supplied with the machine. I was wondering what progress you have managed in obtaining and mounting your new mount (assuming that you went ahead with this).
Thanks
Phil Wilkins