Just finished swapping out my 1.5kw water cooled spindle for a 600W air cooled.

Just finished swapping out my 1.5kw water cooled spindle for a 600W air cooled. I found I was not using all the available power in the 1.5kw, and it was a little on the heavy side for the 60mm Z axis. I got a great deal on it from banggoood, here is the link to it:
https://www.banggood.com/ER16-Chuck-DC-110V-600W-Air-Cooled-Spindle-Motor-With-Speed-Governor-And-57mm-Clamp-p-1127094.html?rmmds=myorder

I only paid $227.00 Canadian for it, so approximately $165.00 USD. The great thing about this spindle is that it uses an ER16 collet, allowing for some larger bits to be used. And there is negligible run out on the spindle.

I had to make an adapter ring for my mounts as the 1.5kw was 65mm and this one is 57mm in diameter. So I made some 3D printed rings to adapt the spindle mount and dust shoe. I am very pleased with this spindle, but only time will tell if it will stand up to the intended usage. I can always go back to the 1.5kw if needed.

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Make sure you post in the DIY CNC group too…

FYI, the price I quoted is for VIP level 4 customers. Not sure what the base price is.

Awesome Anthony! Any advise you can give to guys about putting a 1.5 on an OX?

If using the 1.5 I suggest changing the pitch of the leads crew so that it holds better when no power is applied to the stepper, or to make sure that the stepper on the Z is always powered. As well, it would be better to use a c-beam Z axis instead otf the 20X60.

Can you comment on the runout of the spindle.