https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Open_Source_CNC_SpindleOpen Source CNC Spindle - Revision history2026-05-12T08:35:44ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.39.13https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_CNC_Spindle&diff=211910&oldid=prevEric: Moved some content to a more fitting page2020-02-26T03:28:19Z<p>Moved some content to a more fitting page</p>
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*The Core of a [[CNC Mill]]<br />
*Uses various toolheads to cut, mill, finish, and otherwise change blanks into filalized parts<br />
*Can acheive high speeds, while at the same time having high torque<br />
*Also can incorperate some sort of [[Automatic Toolchanging Chuck]] to hold various endmills/milling cutter/bit (Need a standardised word to be agreed upon before the page can be made), measuring devices such as an [[Edge Finder]] or [[Indicator (Measurement Tool)]], or a cleaning device such as an vaccum cleaner hose, an air nozzle, or a brush for automatic cleaning of chips/dust<br />
*May also include lubrication outlets, or attachment points for these hoses<br />
*Can be air cooled or liquid cooled<br />
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=Industry Standards=<br />
==High End==<br />
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==Budget==<br />
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=Existing Open Source Designs=<br />
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=Minimum Viable Product=<br />
*Air cooled and liquid cooled options<br />
*Options with and without toolchangers<br />
*Optional toolchanger adapter add-on<br />
*Can handle cutting cold rolled steel in a similar extent to high end models (as well as do other challenging tasks of a similar level)<br />
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=Basic Design=<br />
==Motor==<br />
*Three Phase?<br />
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==Bearigs==<br />
*These are the real key to stability from the strong axial and radial loads<br />
*[[Air Bearings]] and [[Axial Ball Bearings]]<br />
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==Seals==<br />
*[[Labyrinth Seal]]s as well as minor positive pressure via air/gas pump<br />
*This is key to keep dust out, as cnc mills are an inherently dusty enviroment due to chips and dust being produced<br />
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==Air Cooler==<br />
*Passive, Active (Compressed Air Flow)?<br />
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==Water Cooler==<br />
*Internals are most likely custom, but the externals can easily be bought as plumbing parts, or PC Watercooling Parts<br />
*See Also [[Open Source Water Chiller]]<br />
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==Chuck==<br />
*Either a manual chuck<br />
*or an [[Automatic Toolchanging Chuck]]<br />
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==Outer Casing==<br />
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==Cap==<br />
*Has air, suction, (Water if included), and power/data inputs<br />
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=BOM=<br />
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=CAD=<br />
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=See Also=<br />
*[[Spindle]] (Very Basic, should be adapted to a generic description/industry standard/theory+use page or be deleted<br />
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=Useful Links=<br />
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