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=== Spindle Motor Bearing Warm-Up Procedure === |
=== Spindle Motor Bearing Warm-Up Procedure === |
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[[File:Stinger I - Spindle Speed Control.jpg|thumb|alt=Spindle speed control (on front right of Stinger I)|Spindle speed control (on front right of Stinger I)]] |
[[File:Stinger I - Spindle Speed Control.jpg|thumb|alt=Spindle speed control (on front right of Stinger I)|Spindle speed control (on front right of Stinger I)]] |
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Note: Spindle RPM DRO in thousands of RPM |
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1. Remove dust collector boot from spindle. |
1. Remove dust collector boot from spindle. |
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2. Remove collet and collar from spindle and set aside. |
2. Remove collet and collar from spindle and set aside. |
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3. Warm up spindle bearing using the speed control dial on front right of CNC router. This is required for the longevity of the spindle bearings. |
3. Warm up spindle bearing using the speed control dial on front right of CNC router. This is required for the longevity of the spindle bearings. Spindle RPM digital readout (DRO) in thousands of RPM. |
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* Step 1: 5k RPM for 5 mins |
* Step 1: 5k RPM for 5 mins |
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* Step 2: 10k RPM for 5 mins |
* Step 2: 10k RPM for 5 mins |
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