[rfrenzl]

I recently upgraded to a 10x22 lathe and looking to take my old Taig lathe and use it as a high speed spindle attachment for my CNC Mill. I have some small, 100w motors that will run at 2500 rpm and can make a pulley to get upwards of 10k rpm. I have the collet adapter for my Taig so will use that to hold the tool bits. This will only be for doing engraving and running 1/8" bits, or smaller, in aluminium or wood/plastic. No steel or larger bits so a 100w motor should be fine.

I just need someone who is in the know to confirm that the Taig will not suffer with this kind of rpm. I've had my lathe for a number of years so have long since lost documentation.

Thanks,
Ron

[Stuff-Builder]

Hi Ron,

I have a Taig CNC mill, and using the "factory stock" motor and highest belt combination it will run at 10,000 rpm just fine. This is with the stock 3400 rpm motor. So you should be ok, provided they haven't made major changes over the last several years.

Best,
Scott

[rfrenzl]

Thank you Scott. That is kind of what I expected to hear but it never hurts to be sure.

Ron