I have been looking everywhere for a milling spindle to use on a future project. My requirements are:
1/ Support about 2.5 to 3 hp
2/ Have a 30 NMTB taper
3/ Run to 8000rpm
4/ Have class 7 class bearings
Setco have something that fits the bill (Sentry ) but it is $2980 dollars. This is just too much to justify.
Would anybody be interested in collaborating in the design and manufacture of a general purpose spindle and share in the development costs. I was thinking of something along the lines of:
1/ Support up to 3hp
2/ Have the option of a R8 or 30 NMTB taper
3/ Support class 7 class bearings or lower class ones for people who want a reduced cost.
4/ Support a powered draw bar (in the future)
5/ Designed for belt drive
Anyone interested?