MechMate CNC Router Forum - Which spindle are you using?

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Gerald D

Fri 01 August 2008 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerald D

Clockwise rotation? These things can spin either way, can't they?

No, they cannot spin either way . . . .

On removing the bearings, it was discovered that the screwed-in bearing retainers (3 of them) are "handed" so that the spindle doesn't spill its guts when rotating normally. 2 out of the 3 retainers have left-hand threads for the clockwise turning spindle.

paul60

Fri 27 February 2009 09:13

Hi i would like to know if anyone have used the elte spindles and what they think about it i am looking at the 3hp single phase 200v

ELTE TMPE3 12/2 220V 300 HZ for 18,000 RPM 3 HP for ER25 Collets with
balanced nut.
thanks paul

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