I am writing through a translator, because I apologize in advance, but I really wanted to write something good! That's cool! I've been watching your channel for more than a year, it was from you that I learned about Teknic ClearPath Servo and OpenDesk. Keep up the good work, it's all very interesting !!!

Thanks for posting these vids. You are doing exactly what I have planned for my 4896 I use in my shop. The clearpaths, the S30C and eventually an actuated linear rack for the backside.

That is a nice piece of kit. I'm a bit of a hobbyist at the moment but hop to have a setup like yours one day.👌

Awesome video, I been waiting to see some videos like this before I bought one of these spindles, plan on getting an ATC for my CNC router parts pro I am converting to a custom machine this spring and this spindle is near the top of my list and basically my #1 pick after this video.

Extremely new and undereducated to the world of CNC. Purchased a 4x4 from CNC Depot (Now Avid CNC) and just got it together. Everything is plug and play. We purchased the S30C from CNC Depot at the same time. As I am slowly learning everything I was wondering if you had instructions on the ATC spindle with pneumatic power drawbar drawer setup? Or if you could point me in the direction(s) to learn exactly what I am doing. Thank you for you time and information.

Very nice rig you have there. Just got my hands on one as well . Do you happen to have a setup sheet of your inverter and of mach 3? I can't seem to get the spindle to spin clockwise. Or read rpm in the spindle tab. This thing is driving me crazy!!

Damn that is one sexy spindle! On your noise issue it is common industry practice to install a ground rod at each machine.

Why doesn't anyone explain how the pnueamatics work what kind of valves required how it is wired to o the Breakout brd and the software how to set it up

Hi Josh, thank so much for the review of S30C. Hoping to hear again from you of any remedy about the little issue of the spindle you've mentioned. Thank you also for the review of the ClearPath Servo and CNCRP frame. Because of the review, it gives me a clear idea on how to tune the ClearPath servos especially the y and x axes and guide me to where and what CNC frames and parts to buy.

Hello! Great video! I am getting my ducks in a row for an avid purchase and I would really like ATC capabilities and so far this looks like a terrific option. Question.. How does the 3hp handle spindle handle surfacing operations with a 2 1/2" surfacing bit? And full depth cuts through 3/4" plywood with something like a 3/8" end mill? I am currently running a 12hp spindle at work and now want to purchase a machine for personal use that is within my budget. I just want me make sure the 3hp can keep up with the kind of work I will be doing. Thanks in advance!

Hi, thanks for the detailed review. I've just ordered one of these but haven't received yet. Question about the air requirements -- what minimum CFM is required for the always-on constant air for the air seal? and is the pressure for the always-on air the same as the pressure for doing a tool change? I'm worried my old compressor may not be adequate for this but any info you can provided would be great. I've reached out to Alex also but haven't heard back yet. Thanks!

Good video. I'm looking at purchasing a CNCDe3pot S30C and wondered how has it held up for you over the last 2.5 years?

nice man

Would this spindle work with the onefinity journeyman?

is that your code ramping up the speed slowly or is it the vfd's limitation? Also what is the rattling at 0:56? It just completely sounds like it's gonna blow up. Is that the video or something on the machine rattling when it gets to 16k? Thanks for sharing.

Let me clarify the question I just posted a moment ago -- i rewatched the video and you clearly said the always-on air pressure is lower, like 40 PSI vs. 100-105 for the tool change. So my question is about the CFM requirement for the 40 PSI that's always on. Also, I was confused by your solenoid valve -- it looked to me like you had a single inbound air line to it, and the solenoid switches between always-on air and tool-change air. But since the pressure requirements are very different for each, where are you setting / controlling the pressure for each of these lines -- between the solenoid and the inputs on top of the spindle? maybe I just didn't see clearly how you've set it up. Thanks!

How did your stepper motor handle the extra weight ? It looks like you have a gas strut mounted to the Z axis. Also how much more torque would this have vs my bosch 2 1/4 HP router. I have a older cnc router parts/avid cnc router and I am really thinking about buying this as it takes to much time for tool changes. Thanks

Great vid, great spindle. For clarity, there is nothing HSK about it however.

I have the same setup and was wondering what gas spring you are using on yours?

Hey, thanks a lot for doing this review! I ended up purchasing the same spindle package. Would you mind sharing your parameter settings for the vfd? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!

How is the spindle still holding up? Is it still worth every penny? Hoping to add an Avid 6096 soon. Would you recommend just wiring the whole machine with the Panasonic sensors and stay away from the Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Sensor Kit?

Follow-up question: Already found the culprit that make the unwanted noise, so what remedy or solution did you make? Change the air spring?

Quick question for you. I'm using the S30s now on an Avid CNC and have an issue in that the z will drop due to the weight if my servos don't have power. This can happen during a fault. I noticed you have gas springs attached to yours. I ordered some but stupid me, they are push vs. pull. Can I ask where you got yours?

I have a Chinese 80mm water cooled spindle. It is very quiet. Would you consider this quieter than your Chinese spindle was? Was your Chinese one liquid or air cooled? Thanks.

I'm planning an epoxy-granite vertical mill in similar basic configuration to a Tormach and looking at this as a possible spindle. I'm finding very little information on how it handles hardened steels, such as 4140 or even S7. This is going to be a hobbyist/prototyping machine, not a production one.

Did ya cut yer z plate I’ve noticed they are quite a bit too long I might cut mine too. How’s this Spindle holding up ?

Little suggesttion. way lighter passes, toolradius = max depth of cut per pass. especially with smaller diameter tools due to the strength of the machine and its capability to destroy itself. It gets quieter too. It won´t scream as much that way Nice viedeo though, that machine is a beauty. I wish i had the space.

power drawbar is sweet, but F1 pit crew still changes tires faster

Hi, nice video. I have some improvements to say. Please increase the breaking acceleration, so that you can stop your spindle in 1 or 2 sec. Another tip is, never hold the tool holder like held it at 5:48 :-) or you will clamp your fingers with a few kilonewtons :-(

Sounds like you have a frequency problem. It should run much smoother than that.

that dust shoe didn't do a good job.

'Im not gonna lie'. Why do americans say that phrase? it insinuates that lying is the default O.o

Yeah that is not a good quality spindle. The bearings are noisy as hell. Sounds and cuts like the cheap chinese ebay spindles.

Good God, it sounds like a cheap router.

Come on, use some proper mesurements. Stupid imperial system. And its not a hsk system, its iso or bt.

these spindles are way overpriced