I am planning to purchase ER16 based spindle(preferably Sherline OR Chinese ) but bit confused if they work out for me. I need to do some face milling for truing the surface and make some large holes.
As I am new to machining, I will be grateful if somebody has got the answers or point to some useful link.
1. What kind of tool shank can be used in ER type collets. Is it straight shank or tapered shank?
2. Is it possible to use ER16 for face milling or boring. I mean, can I get boring head and face mill or fly cutter for these collets. I could not find anything below ½ inch.
3. The Chinese spindles(1.5kw) are rated to work at 10000~24000 rpm. Will it work with 500~3000 rpm generating sufficient torque of face milling?