Application Examples
Your choice of spindle comes from considering many different variables such as: type of material, cuts, tools, feed rates, spindle speed, etc.
Detailed information is available to calculate these factors in the Application Support section, but these basic examples may help.
Example 1 - Small Spindles
Application
Cutting or engraving plastic, plywood, or fiberboard with up to 1/2" tools
Spindle
Use spindles around 1.5 to 5 HP with operating speeds up to 40,000 rpm.
Their small size and weight also make them highly maneuverable to suit small routers and robots with 5 axis or 3-D carving capabilities.
Spindle Frame Sizes 55, 73, and 90
Example 2 - Mid-Size Spindles
Application
Cutting wood, plastic or aluminum using straight tools below 3/4" diameter.
Spindle
Use spindles between 5 and 13 HP with operating speed ranges of 12,000 to 24,000 rpm.
Spindle Frame Sizes 90, 110 and 120
Example 3 - Heavy Duty Spindles
Application
Heavy-duty demands including large profile tools over 1" diameter at higher feed rates in high-density materials
(e.g., phenolic, hardwood or aluminum)
Spindle
Use higher power spindles with 10 to 40 HP and operating speed ranges from 9,000 to 24,000 rpm.
Spindle Frame Sizes 120 and above
- Notes:
- Use the Speeds and Feeds section to calculate the required Feed Rate and RPM for a given material and chipload.
- Use the Spindle Selection by Material guide to determine which type of spindle is correct for your application
