New Avenger automatic tool change cnc "cartridge" spindle - NOW SHIPPING
 

Blurry Customs now offers high speed electric spindles from Colombo. Your spindle is the heart of your MechMate.

In addition to great pricing, we can provide mounting specifications, and tech support for putting one of these high quality spindles on your MechMate. 1.5HP to 10HP available.

Matching Hitachi X200 VFD's are also available and can be purchased separately or with a spindle.

Feel free to contact us with questions.



http://www.blurrycustoms.com/products

Oh, and you'll always get free UPS Ground shipping on any Colombo spindle shipped in the continental USA

Alex, what is your approach to:
- connecting the thermal protection (thermistor) in the spindle
- using a reactor between the spindle and VFD
- employing ferrite rings in the wiring

Gerald,

The VFD that we generally use (Hitachi X200) has built in logic inputs for the thermal switch. All of this monitoring and protection is internal to the VFD.

Most of our applications use fairly short wiring (20 ft). We have only required the use of an output line reactor a limited number of times. They seem to be best suited for applications with long wiring (75ft plus).

Our EMI filtering is generally accomplished with shielded cables, X200 internal filters, clip on ferrite ring filter, etc. Some applications require more filtering, and some less.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if it doesn't.

Would like to check this out, but the x200 doesn't appear to have an English manual? (See Hitachi's download page http://www.hitachi-ds.com/en/downloa...uals/index.php)

Here is the english manual:

http://www.blurrycustoms.com/docs/X200_instruction.pdf

Page 4-24 has some details on the thermal switch.

Alex, that is the first time that I see a VFD that handles the Euro standard 3 kiloOhm PTC thermistor without needing extra resistors, or without sacrificing external analog speed control. Good english explanations there as well.

Are you equipped to do bearing replacements?

I have been very pleased with the performance of the X200 as well. It is a great unit. Even though it has plethora of features, it is very straightforward to set up as well.

We do not do spindle repair. We are an OEM dealer for the Colombo spindles. All of our repairs are done through PDS, along with warranty replacements.

Let me know if I can help out any more.

Coupon Code for 10% discount on Colombo Spindles.

10OFFCOLOMBO

Valid until April 11, 2009

Packages including prewired VFD 30ft of cable, collets and wrenches are now available on the website.

Colombo Spindle Packages

When I'm ready I'll buy my spindle from you. You have good prices and appear to be very service oriented.

Robert

Well, we're looking forward to your order! :) And getting you set up with a great spindle.

Hope to see some pictures of your build as well.

Feel free to ask any questions.

New coupon code for 10% Colombo Spindles through the end of April. This code can be used on packages as well.

MMCOLAPR

http://www.blurrycustoms.com

Alex has been great for setting me up on the appropriate package for my new machine.
Ordering the unit now!

Thanks to Blurry Custom's for great customer service thus far. I guess it pays to advertise!

Sean

Please forgive the ignorant question, but the implication is that in event of overtemp, the VFD will shut down the spindle without necessarily shutting down the movement of the steppers...

What mechanism shuts down the whole machine in event of overtemp?

Good point Jeff. We have been using a thermistor relay (separate expensive device) inserted in serial into the E-stop line so that everything shuts down.

If the VFD does this internally, it might have a set of contacts which can be programmed to open on a fault condition.

On the other hand, if the spindle stops and the stepper motors keep going, the sounds are horrendous, but the damage is no more than a cutter and/or a sheet of material - cheap compared to burning a spindle. (A stepper motor cannot burn out from being jammed).

That is true Gerald, many modern VFDs with support for a thermal switches, also have an E-stop function which would be triggered at the same time the spindle is shut off. This could be wired in the same fashion as an E-stop button, and even inline with an existing physical E-stop button.

NEW SPECIAL:

3.0HP RV73/2 Package, includes:
-3.0HP RV73 Colombo spindle with dual angular contact bearings at tool end
-3.0HP Delta VFD with sensorless vector technology (220VAC-1 or 3 phase)
-up to 30ft of cables prewired and VFD preprogrammed
-3 collets (1/4", 3/8", 1/2")
-Shaft wrench and collet wrench

All for $2,295.00 + Free shipping in the continental USA

(For international orders, please contact me for shipping details.)

This package is not available on the website just yet, so contact me at [email protected], and we can set up your order.

Available for a limited time.

For those of you that feel okay wiring a Colombo up yourself, we are also making the package above available without the other accessories.

Non-wired spindle package special includes:
-RV73/2 3HP Spindle
-Delta VFD

Price $1,895.00

NEW 1.5 HP Colombo RV55 Clearance Sale
 

We are dropping some prices in order to clear out some inventory. Here is what we have to replace those lame hand routers on your MM's:D.

1.5HP Colombo RV55/1: $750.00
-230V, 18,000 RPM, 2 Pole
-ER20
-1 year manufacturer warranty

Package: $1350
-Includes Delta VFD
-3 collets, wrenches
-Wired, up to 30ft of shielded cable

FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL USA, please contact us for shipping quotes outside of USA.

Email or call to order:
[email protected]
(208) 874-4192

http://www.blurrycustoms.com

5HP and 7.5HP RS90/2 Colombo Spindle Sale
 

We now have a limited quantity of 5HP and 7.5HP RS90/2 spindles for sale at discounted pricing.

Spindle Specifications:
5HP RS90/2
-Dual angular contact bearings
-18,000/24,000 RPM, 300/400Hz
-ER25 - Max 5/8" Tool Shank
-1 year Manufacturer Warranty

Sake Price:
5HP - $1,795.00
7.5HP - $1,895.00

Contact us if you are interested or have any questions:

Blurry Customs
[email protected]
(208) 874-4192

Hitachi X200 micro drives are cheap. 5HP is usually around $325-$350. 7.5HP is usually around $500-$525.

http://www.ctiautomation.net/Hitachi-VFD-Drives.htm

Offer Expires
 

5HP and 7.5HP offer expires on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 4:00PM PST.

http://www.blurrycustoms.com

New automatic tool change cnc router spindle, pre-release
 

Hello all,

Blurry Customs is nearing the release of a brand new automatic tool change (ATC) system, designed for our line of CNC routers, DIY machines like the Mechmate, and other commercial systems.

At the core of this system, will be the new Avenger spindle interface. A high precision spindle interface, easily mountable to almost any CNC platform. This spindle platform will be able to handle speeds up to 25,000 rpm, allow for quick manual tool changes, and be easily integrated into fully automatic tool change systems, all while operating on standard shop air pressures.

We have begun this thread to chronicle the release of the system, and request feedback from CNC users. Over the next couple of weeks we will be releasing details of the system, choosing beta testers, and answering questions on the system, as we approach a full release.

We are also hoping to gain a small insight into the demand for this product, in order to efficiently plan for production volumes.

If you have any interest in an affordable ATC spindle system, and would like more information on beta testing, distributing, or pre-orders feel free to contact us at the address below. OEM's are also welcome to contact us for information on OEM sales.

Keep an eye on this thread for updates.

Blurry Customs
http://www.blurrycustoms.com
[email protected]

http://www.blurrycustoms.com/Images/avenger1_pub.jpg
http://www.blurrycustoms.com/Images/X1000-20.JPG

Just a few new pictures released.

Please email all inquiries to [email protected].

Alex…
How about divulge little more tech info, availability & prices here. More would know what is you’re
actually offering and….well….how much $$$
Robert ;)

We are getting very close to that point, so keep an eye out.

Thanks for the interest.:)

Maybe we can mod this to accommodate the Asian Spindles - this is very interesting :) , may be some day you will start offering things like these http://www.5-axis.com/

good luck!

Very interested. Did you know that there 4KW auto tool changers from China selling for under $3,000 U.S. (And that's with the spindle motor - not an attachment) you have to get your own BT30 tool holders though as none are included. I hope your solution is more more attractive on the $$$$ side of the equation. If so, I'll probably be one of your first customers. Manual tool changing is ok, but I do all the work in the shop and it would be sooooo cool to hit start in Mach and come back to a finished panel with holes drilled, dados cut, etc. etc. etc. Keep us posted, Please!!!

Do you have a web site address for these 4Kw auto tool changers. I have searched ebay and done general searches on google but have not been able to find a reasonable priced changers!!
It will be very interesting to see the price of this attachment for the spindle. I just hope that it will fit the very popular Chinese spindle that a lot of people are using on their MMs.

We will be making standard adapters for 80mm and 100mm motor diameters. Of course custom sizes can be made as well.

Pricing to be posted soon.

Hi Chris, I think you can find out about what they look like by looking here:
http://www.kelinginc.net/CNCSpindleandController.html

I have visited a few Taiwan CNC Equipment manufactures and actually made friends with a few top brass at two. They said they could sell me what you see at the Keling website for a lot less (roughly $3000). Notice that the Keling Inverter looks very similar to what is being provided directly from China. It's a copy cat world in China. I asked the CNC manufactures using these spindles if they were as reliable as an Itilian made spindle and the answer was that there has been no complaints from any customers. The bearings do need replacing from time to time, but that's not very expensive.

If you just wait, I'm sure these things will get cheaper and easier to find. Two years ago, it was very difficult to find Chinese water cooled spindles. Now they are everywhere on E-bay, online, etc.

Hi Alex, can you tell us about how soon? Are we talking about days, weeks, months :) ?
Thanks

Alex - thats definitely good news - do have a good pricing.

We are setting up preorders to begin in December, and shipments in January, so pricing will be available in the next few weeks.

Okay guys, we have finalized some pricing, and will post it here first, along with more detailed specs over the next couple of days.

We will be posting general specifications, and if there are more detailed specs that you are looking for, please feel free to ask.

I will also post some info regarding a "group buy" pre-order so that we can offer some discount pricing to the early birds. Look for that tomorrow. Shipments will begin at the end of January for pre-ordered spindles.

Avenger Spindle System

Regular Price: $2,095.00
Toolholders: $75.00-$105.00

-Speeds up to 25,000RPM, up to 4.25" diameter
-Dual ABEC9 angular contact bearings
-AVQS125 toolholders (Up to 1/2" shanks, ER20 collets)
-Low-runout (<0.0005")
-TiN coating on wear surfaces
-Operates on 100PSI shop pressure
-Compact, lightweight (8lbs without motor)
-Accepts motors up to 5HP
-Custom mounting options available

Give us a call or send over and email for more information on pre-orders.

[email protected]


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What are the costs of the motors to go with this system. Can these motors be used without the tool changer?

We will be supplying adapters for many motors that are available today, and widely used on CNC machines.

For example:

Bosch 1617EVS
Porter Cables 690, 890, 7158
Dewalt DW618
80mm and 100mm Chinese AC Induction Spindles

These motors do not require any modification to be used with the Avenger system.

The Avenger spindle is regularly priced at $2,095.00, with toolholders priced $75.00 to $105.00.

Motor adapters available:
-3.5" for Bosch 1617EVS, Porter Cable 690 and 890, Dewalt DW618
-4.25" for Porter Cable 7518
-80mm
-100mm
-Please inquire for custom sizes

Toolholders available:
-Regular reach straight shank - AVQS125-500R (1/2"), AVQS125-375R (3/8"), AVQS125-250R (1/4") - $75.00
-Long reach straight shank - AVQS125-500L (1/2"), AVQS125-375L (3/8"), AVQS125-250L (1/4") - $85.00
-Regular reach ER20 - AVQS125-ER20R - $95.00
-Long reach ER20 - AVQS125-ER20L - $105.00

We are also now accepting pre-orders and will be shipping these pre-orders at the end of January. We are only accepting a limited number of pre-orders, and only pre-ordered spindles will be shipping in January.

Pre-order pricing: $1,995.00
$5.00 off toolholders

Pre-orders do require a reserve deposit of $200.00 per spindle and $15 per tool holder, and will be accepted until January 8, 2010. To pre-order simply send an email with your name, address, preferred payment method, the motor adapter required and a list of the tool holders you would like to pre-order, and we will contact you with further information.

[email protected]

Though pre-orders are limited, there are quantity benchmarks that we will be looking for at which point we will be reducing prices, to give everyone a chance to take advantage of quantity pricing for these preorders.


Dealers and OEMs:

We will be accepting very limited pre-orders for dealer and OEM quantities. We do have some requirements to qualify for dealer pricing, so please inquire if interested, and we can discuss these requirements and further details on our dealer and OEM programs.


Let me know if any of you have any questions.

[email protected]

how is the noise level compared to water cooled spindles?
how does the ATC work?
whats the MTBF? does it needs periodical servicing?
Is there an user manual already online?

Thanks!