A metal guy doing wood on his Genmitsu ProVerXL 2.2kw spindle upgrade!!!!

I beasted my Prover with a 2.2kw spindle

[@RustysMetalCutSignsDesigns]

It's a bit louder than plasma, that's for sure!! Nice diversion from your normal work, Rob.

[@robbroomfield468]

How's your beast ticking along?

[@RustysMetalCutSignsDesigns]

I've just upgraded to a Thermacut SD55 plasma cutter, with machine torch. After few teething issues, I'm pretty happy with the upgrade, as my other cutter was having duty cycle issues with really long cuts.

[@beardedstrength]

That's awesome! I'm thinking of the same thing, but on my 4030 v2, how is it holding up? Is the extra weight of the spindle an issue at all? Thats the thing thats making me think of maybe getting the 1.5KW spindle instead...

[@robbroomfield468]

I have to say it's holding up fine. Obviously could do with a slightly stronger z motor. 1.5 is plenty though, I just happened to have this one laying around 😆

[@TheRsZeus]

@@robbroomfield468 do you think the 2.2k spindle is worth the extra 50 bucks. im concerned with the rigidity of the frame, i also have the expansion kit. only main reason im leaning towards the 2.2k spindle is to be able to use 1/2in bits with the e20 collect.

[@robbroomfield468]

@TheRsZeus No.....I would definitely go lighter with a 1.5kw spindle. 2.2kw is brutal. I just had it laying around so I used it. Also the Z motor is only just strong enough.

[@TheRsZeus]

@@robbroomfield468 I was really leaning towards the 2.2kw just for the simple fact I could run 1/2in bits..

[@wubbalubbadubdub7477]

isn't the 2.2kw spindle overkill on that frame? i only use a 1.5kw spindle and go in wood like this with a similar speed but 10mm depth of cut. the limiting factor has never been the spindle power but the rigidity of the frame for me. my frame is x: 900mm by y: 1200mm by z: 400mm travel which makes the stiffness vs. speed a challenge.

[@djilu9916]

leaves room for upgrade :)

[@TheRsZeus]

how do you like the 1.5k spindle?