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  1. #1
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    Cat30, iso30, nt30, bt30 for benchtop mill.

    Hi, does anybody have any leads relating to converting Rongfu clone mills to a 30 taper?
    It's a universally copied design (rongfu) and there has to be somebody making a dollar from the conversion.

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    Re: Cat30, iso30, nt30, bt30 for benchtop mill.

    A long time ago EMCO made some mills that size with a manual tool change for 30 size tapers. They are available used occasionally.

    Your question is good, the problem is usually that taper comes with a gripper system which makes for a big jump in cost relative to a Rongfu with an R8 taper.
    The 30 taper pushes the assembly into an unattractive price point.
    I could be proven wrong(fu) though. (sorry for the bad pun)

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    Re: Cat30, iso30, nt30, bt30 for benchtop mill.

    charter oak has an optional NT30 spindle upgrade. I'm pretty sure you can buy it separate from the mill. Might be worth a quick phone call if you're interested.

    Manual Square-Column Bed Mills | Charter Oak Automation

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    Thanks CS900, that spindle suits RF45 clones, can anybody confirm if an RF45 spindle tube has the same dimension as an RF30/31/32 spindle tube?
    Edit;
    After a bit of google its looking likely that the 75mm quill assembly on the round column and square column are close in terms of design and part numbers.

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    Re: Cat30, iso30, nt30, bt30 for benchtop mill.

    i would think you could make it work. You may have to replace the bearings to match the new spindle dimensions and the upper bearing location may be off a bit. I'm sure you could make it work.

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    The company that sells those are not easy to email replies from, I imagine going in person or by phone would get results.
    Not easy to do from across the pacific ocean.
    Wisdom results from foolishness!

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