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    Spindle question

    Newbie question: Are the shafts that hold the ER20 collets on the water cooled spindles removable? I assume most folks swap out tools by hand, but is it possible to automate the tool changes with the water cooled spindles?


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    No, they aren't.
    There is an automatic toolchange version of those spindles, but it's $3300 plus about $100-$150 for each toolholder.
    ATC Spindle
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    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    No, they aren't.
    There is an automatic toolchange version of those spindles, but it's $3300 plus about $100-$150 for each toolholder.
    ATC Spindle
    Thank you. Is Automation Technologies Inc. in the US? Would you recommend them? Having someone in country to call and get support from is worth another $100 or $150 to me for the spindle and VFD.


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    I believe they are in Chicago. Many of the members here have been purchasing from them for quite a few years now.
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