Re: Spindle Question
Originally Posted by
honesttjohn
Started hearing a buzzing type sound when starting and stopping the machine. Probably there when running too. A have an Avid stock 2.2 air cooled spindle. Pulled the cap off and found the green fan wheel had some of the fins either broke off or wore down some way. Could this be the source of the noise? Can I buy (from where) just the green plastic fan wheel?
The noise should be come from the broken fan.
If need to replace it you need to know its model name and the spindle motor model name and brand.
http://cncmakers.com/cnc/controllers/CNC_Controller_System/CNC_Retrofit_Package.html