Hello, First time posting. I have a woodworker that should be here in a month or so. I ordered the 80mm mount and then ordered the 110v 2.2kw HUANYANG spindle. The weight of the spindle is around 18 lbs. Now I’m worried that it might be too heavy for the stepper motors. Anyone out there have a simil…

Ok, is there a limit? Will be adding a dust hose, water hose connection, etc?

Also, does the x-50 come with a different stepper motor? I’m not really worried about the frame, just the strength(lifting/holding power) of the stepper motor.

The “lifting motor” is the Z axis, nothing to do with the X-axis (X-50). If anything the extra weight will help (very little) as some bits are going to want to push up on the spindle. Compression bits will either want to push up or pull down depending on which direction they cut. V bits (and any …

I believe the website describes the larger stepper motors for the X50 models are for the larger rails, not the Z axis.

I am looking to mill steel with my Journeyman (arrived!). One of the spindles I am looking at has great low-end torque, but is hefty. @OnefinityCNC is this spindle too heavy @ 15.5kg (before 105mm mount and suction)? What is the recommended spindle weight limit for the Journeyman?

@OnefinityCNC do you have any guidance on spindle weight please?

This is one of several modifications that are not officially supported. My advice is to continue to ask spindle users and then perhaps base your decision on the feedback and insights they provide.

The spindle you speak of does not weigh 18lbs. Many, many people have the HY spindles and they work fine with the Onefinity (myself included). You’ll be fine with the spindle and accessories.

[image] Storm27m: The spindle you speak of does not weigh 18lbs. If this is a reply to me, then I’m not sure where the figure of 18lbs comes from? [image] TMToronto: This is one of several modifications that are not officially supported Are you aware of any others who have run a spind…

Spindle weight too much?

Spindle/VFD (Aftermarket/Unsupported)

OnefinityCNC (Onefinity CNC Official ✅) July 15, 2021, 3:26pm 2

Works fine on either x-35 or x-50 (better with x-50)

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Spindle weight too much?

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