In this article we look at Nidec projections for HDD spindle motor demand and analyze what this may mean for HDD demand this year and into 2024 and 2025. We also look at a recent announcement by ...

Brushless DC motors are common place in RC Vehicles. They are small, light, fast and can be inexpensive. [Raynerd] wanted a new spindle for his CNC machine and thought that a brushless DC motor would ...

The MT1065EX has two spindles and two live-tool turrets, with Y-axis functionality in the upper turret. It accommodates 6 or 8-inch chucks powered by an 18.5-kW left spindle motor and a 15-kW right ...

In this article, I’ll dig into a couple of things you need to know when it comes to using salvaged hard disc drive spindle motors. Most electronics hobbyists think that such hard disc drive spindle ...

Modern machine tools continue to make technical advances, thanks in large part to ongoing improvements and fine-tuning in computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Over the past 60 years or so, CNC ...

Selecting sealing materials that minimize friction and wear while maintaining lubrication is critical in automation system ...

A popular upgrade for the lowest cost ‘3018’ desktop CNC machines and their close relatives is a ‘500W spindle’ or ‘300W spindle’ for about £80. These consist of a brushed dc motor and a mains power ...

The spindle is the heart of the machine. The following are some troubleshooting tips to ensure your machine is running at its optimum performance. The spindle is running backward. This is common with ...