Quote Originally Posted by andy_con View Post
do you need such a high spindle speed?just think a large machine like a haas has an 8-10k spindle speed with bucket loads of torque and that can cut fast and deep. its not all about spindle speed but machine strength and torque. so could you get away with a slower but more powerful spindle?
Unless your using small tools then speed is required.!! . . . This is small light duty machine who's main operation will be with small tooling requiring high speeds 10K minimum.