Your spindles seem much smaller than larger CNC Routers’ 2.5Kv spindles, how can they do the job as well?


Your spindles seem much smaller than larger CNC Routers’ 2.5Kv spindles, how can they do the job as well?

The spindle is proportional to the size of the CNC.  A STEPCRAFT CNC with a 800W spindle will be able to do the same jobs as a large 4×8 foot machine with a 2.5Kv spindle, however, it will not be able to run as aggressively.  So If you can run 60 mm/sec on a large industrial machine with a more powerful spindle, you can do the same job on a STEPCRAFT with an 800W spindle but you might only be able to run at 30 mm/sec.   You will also have to take less material off per pass on the smaller machine than you can on the larger machine.

You also need to keep in mind that a good quality 2.5Kv water-cooled spindle can cost more than entire STEPCRAFT CNC system.  It is really apples and oranges. If you are in the market for a machine for industrial or high production use, then you should be looking at a larger CNC with a more powerful spindle.  However, if you are looking for a precision CNC that can do just about anything, but you would need to run less aggressively, then the STEPCRAFT would be more than enough machine.

Category: Spindles and Routers


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