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I wonder what the cost is for one of these milling motors?

I priced the 110v version, and it was just under $400 on sale. That was early last summer.

CNC router spindle Kress 800 — CNC STEP USA

if one wants 110 V, the AMB/Kress “DI” models are those with the analog control interface for controlling speed via g-code:

• AMB Milling Motor 8000 FME-Q DI 110V (for standard collets)

This one is at €381.99 list price. The models without control interface are a little cheaper (from €217.77 on). But think of what you get. This is no hand trim router for short, hand-held use, that looses its warranty as soon as you mount it into a CNC machine and is likely to burn your workshop down if you aren’t there, this here is a dedicated CNC milling motor with steel motor flange and industrial bearings for heavy CNC use.

Be careful when selecting a model, the models with true ER16 and ER20 collets are only available in 230 V (available on NEMA 14 outlets in North America)

AMB Milling Motor 8000 FME-Q DI 110V (for standard collets)

• The Suhner UAD 25-RF milling motor is available in 110 V too (see in downloadable Suhner catalogue). They start at €339 here.

• On the Mafell milling motors, the “PV” models are those with the analog speed control interface.