Project just finished

[GPDC]

Just got this done....it uses a MiniTech Gantry (really good stuff mechanically...imho)/Dell duelly/XP/Smart Scan LC's/IPAC2/NSK Astro-E 2550 Spindle & Controller (very sweet, that item!) & a custom operator console/pendant (had to put the IPAC somewhere!) other stuff includes 24VDC 2A PS, Safety Relay box interface for LC & (MiniTechs') Aux 1 & 2 relays controlled by Mach (M3=spindle on & M8=Vacuum on)...thanks for lookin'...gpdc

[Graham Waterworth]

That looks very nice, I always wondered what that thin nozel was for on the vac. 

Graham.

[GPDC]

wow...thats the last time I post such high res pics...lesson learned!

[Greolt]

Is that an air driven spindle?

Greg

[GPDC]

Greg,
   The spindle is driven by the grey box mounted high & to the left of the computer monitor....you can just barely see (2) green led digits & they indicate the speed that the spindle is currently running @....it's an NSK controller & motor, 5 to 50K rpm.....George

[Greolt]

Wow it's kind of skinny   

I've not seen one like that before.

Greg

[GPDC]

Here you go....
http://www.nskamericacorp.com/prod_machineTool_e2550.aspx

[ynneb]

I need one of those spindles on my tooth brush, It would get the job done in no time.
You have done a brilliant job on that machine, I would be very proud of such a build.

[GPDC]

ynneb: thank you for the compliment...I hated that I had to send it away so much that I'm now well along with my own...can't wait get get it cranking!
Graham: how on earth did you take my high res pics, reduce them to 10 x 7 & repost them...I just didn't catch that right away...it was a mistake I won't make again & thank you for the fix.
                                           gpdc